Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422)
Key Takeaway
Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 87 ft (taller than 94.2% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00655 |
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
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422)?
Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) 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 Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422)?
Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) is owned by SCHUYLKILL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) built?
Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422)?
Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) 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 Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422)?
Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) has a dam height of 87 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 Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) last inspected?
Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422) was last inspected on November 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.