Lindenhurst Road - Basin B
Key Takeaway
Lindenhurst Road - Basin B is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 5.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 84 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01524 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Country Bend
Bucks, PA
Significant Hazard 12 ftNewtown (Pa-621)
Bucks, PA
High Hazard 44 ftMakefield Glen Detention B
Bucks, PA
Significant Hazard 12 ftRealty Engineering Developers
Bucks, PA
Low Hazard 7 ftCore Creek (Pa-620)
Bucks, PA
High Hazard 47 ftOxford Valley Mall
Bucks, PA
High Hazard 27 ftUpper Silver Lake
Bucks, PA
Low Hazard 15 ftSpring Garden
Bucks, PA
Low Hazard 9 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Lindenhurst Road - Basin B?
Lindenhurst Road - Basin B is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lindenhurst Road - Basin B?
Lindenhurst Road - Basin B is owned by LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lindenhurst Road - Basin B?
Lindenhurst Road - Basin B 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 Lindenhurst Road - Basin B?
Lindenhurst Road - Basin B has a dam height of 9 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 Lindenhurst Road - Basin B last inspected?
Lindenhurst Road - Basin B was last inspected on October 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.