Peace Valley (Pa-617)
Key Takeaway
Peace Valley (Pa-617) is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 66 ft (taller than 90.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 2,446 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 17.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 365 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00790 |
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
BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Peace Valley (Pa-617)?
Peace Valley (Pa-617) 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 Peace Valley (Pa-617)?
Peace Valley (Pa-617) is owned by BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peace Valley (Pa-617) built?
Peace Valley (Pa-617) was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Peace Valley (Pa-617)?
Peace Valley (Pa-617) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peace Valley (Pa-617)?
Peace Valley (Pa-617) has a dam height of 66 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 Peace Valley (Pa-617) last inspected?
Peace Valley (Pa-617) was last inspected on April 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.