Egelman Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
River/StreamROSS VALLEY CREEK
Coordinates40.34000, -75.89528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage21 acre-ft
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF READING - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01428
Federal IDPA01428
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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