Illicks Mill
Key Takeaway
Illicks Mill is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 27.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00962 |
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
CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PARKS & PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Illicks Mill?
Illicks Mill 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 Illicks Mill?
Illicks Mill is owned by CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PARKS & PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Illicks Mill built?
Illicks Mill was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Illicks Mill?
Illicks Mill serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Illicks Mill?
Illicks Mill has a dam height of 15 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 Illicks Mill last inspected?
Illicks Mill was last inspected on November 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.