Palomino Farms Retention Basin

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
River/StreamTR LITTLE NESHAMINY CREEK
Coordinates40.23722, -75.12611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWARRINGTON TOWNSHIP
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01066
Federal IDPA01066
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Fairways Lower 1.3 mi High Warrington (pa-611) 1.8 mi High Horsham Towne Lower Pond 5.0 mi Significant Horsham Towne Upper Pond 5.0 mi Significant Mill Creek Detention Basin 5.1 mi High Penallen 5.2 mi Significant Robin Run (pa-612) 5.6 mi High Pine Run (pa-616) 5.8 mi High Railroad Creek (pa-615) 6.6 mi High Pine Run Flood Retarding 6.8 mi High