Beaver Creek (Pa-433)
Key Takeaway
Beaver Creek (Pa-433) is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 73.4% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00903 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHESTER COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Beaver Creek (Pa-433)?
Beaver Creek (Pa-433) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Beaver Creek (Pa-433)?
Beaver Creek (Pa-433) is owned by CHESTER COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaver Creek (Pa-433) built?
Beaver Creek (Pa-433) was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Beaver Creek (Pa-433)?
Beaver Creek (Pa-433) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beaver Creek (Pa-433)?
Beaver Creek (Pa-433) has a dam height of 36 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Beaver Creek (Pa-433) last inspected?
Beaver Creek (Pa-433) was last inspected on September 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.