Brinton Lake

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyDelaware
River/StreamWEST BRANCH CHESTER CREEK
Coordinates39.89694, -75.54111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNEW BRINTON LAKE CLUB
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/19/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01828
Federal IDPA01828
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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