Railroad Creek (pa-615)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
River/StreamRAILROAD CREEK
Coordinates40.28722, -75.23222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,610 acre-ft
Max Storage1,610 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/16/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01062
Federal IDPA01062
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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