Blue Marsh Dam - Dikes A And B

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
Nearest CityREADING
River/StreamPlum Creek
Coordinates40.38560, -76.03000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage129,900 acre-ft
Max Storage129,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage22,897 acre-ft
Surface Area1,147 acres
Drainage Area175 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Philadelphia District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00922
Federal IDPA00921S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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