Brace Brook
Key Takeaway
Brace Brook is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 51% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00146 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brace Brook?
Brace Brook is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Brace Brook?
Brace Brook is owned by PA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brace Brook built?
Brace Brook was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Brace Brook?
Brace Brook serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brace Brook?
Brace Brook has a dam height of 23 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 Brace Brook last inspected?
Brace Brook was last inspected on July 2, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.