Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477)
Key Takeaway
Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 52 ft (taller than 85.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00720 |
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
BOROUGH OF HAMBURG
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477)?
Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) 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 Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477)?
Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) is owned by BOROUGH OF HAMBURG (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) built?
Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477)?
Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) 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 Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477)?
Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) has a dam height of 52 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 Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) last inspected?
Hamburg Flood Control (Pa-477) was last inspected on November 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.