Spring Garden
Key Takeaway
Spring Garden is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 5.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 165 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00941 |
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
DCNR
State Government
Nearby Dams
Newtown (Pa-621)
Bucks, PA
High Hazard 44 ftCountry Bend
Bucks, PA
Significant Hazard 12 ftCore Creek (Pa-620)
Bucks, PA
High Hazard 47 ftIronworks
Bucks, PA
High Hazard 53 ftLindenhurst Road - Basin B
Bucks, PA
Significant Hazard 9 ftNeshaminy Falls
Bucks, PA
Low Hazard 14 ftRobin Run (Pa-612)
Bucks, PA
High Hazard 46 ftRealty Engineering Developers
Bucks, PA
Low Hazard 7 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Spring Garden?
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden?
Spring Garden is owned by DCNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spring Garden built?
Spring Garden was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Spring Garden?
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden?
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden last inspected?
Spring Garden was last inspected on June 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.