Cold Springs Park

TR SCHUYLKILL RIVER· Chester, Pennsylvania· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cold Springs Park is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 65% in PA)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDPA01754

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 16, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

PATTY BARRA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cold Springs Park?

Cold Springs Park 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 Cold Springs Park?

Cold Springs Park is owned by PATTY BARRA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Cold Springs Park?

Cold Springs Park 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 Cold Springs Park?

Cold Springs Park has a dam height of 30 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 Cold Springs Park last inspected?

Cold Springs Park was last inspected on July 16, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.