Norristown (Swede Street)
Key Takeaway
Norristown (Swede Street) is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1800 and is 226 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,765 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00934 |
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
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PARKS AND HERITAGE SERVICES
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Norristown (Swede Street)?
Norristown (Swede Street) 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 Norristown (Swede Street)?
Norristown (Swede Street) is owned by MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PARKS AND HERITAGE SERVICES (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Norristown (Swede Street) built?
Norristown (Swede Street) was completed in 1800, making it 226 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 Norristown (Swede Street)?
Norristown (Swede Street) 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 Norristown (Swede Street)?
Norristown (Swede Street) has a dam height of 12 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 Norristown (Swede Street) last inspected?
Norristown (Swede Street) was last inspected on June 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.