Hershey Mill

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
River/StreamRIDLEY CREEK
Coordinates40.01306, -75.55722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1748 (278 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEAST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/19/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01868
Federal IDPA01868
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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