Briar Creek (pa 498)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyColumbia
River/StreamGLEN BROOK
Coordinates41.09361, -76.23194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage665 acre-ft
Max Storage665 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCOLUMBIA COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/12/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01261
Federal IDPA01261
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Sunset Lake 2.2 mi Low Briar Creek Lake Pa-497 3.2 mi High Knecht 5.5 mi Low Lake Pinecrest 6.4 mi High Scotch Valley Estates 7.2 mi High Shickshinny Lake 8.1 mi High Lily Lake 8.3 mi Low Hidden Lake 8.6 mi Significant Mountain Shadow Lake 8.8 mi High Klingerman 9.4 mi Significant