Baxter Raw Water Basin

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
River/StreamWTRSHD DELAWARE RIVER
Coordinates40.03500, -74.99861

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage537 acre-ft
Max Storage537 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerPHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/08/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDPA01776
Federal IDPA01776
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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