Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania· Earth· 100 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is water supply. 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 100 ft (taller than 95.8% in PA)
Dam Length6,137 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.1K acre-ft
NID IDPA83520

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Reading Anthracite

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker?

Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker 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 Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker?

Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker is owned by Reading Anthracite (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker?

Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker?

Reading Anthracite CO - New St. Nicholas Breaker has a dam height of 100 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.