Stoyers

TR SCHUYLKILL RIVER· Schuylkill, Pennsylvania· Earth· 8 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Stoyers is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in PA)
Dam Length280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage13 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDPA01724

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 18, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

BOROUGH OF SCHUYLKILL HAVEN

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stoyers?

Stoyers is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Stoyers?

Stoyers is owned by BOROUGH OF SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stoyers?

Stoyers 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 Stoyers?

Stoyers has a dam height of 8 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 Stoyers last inspected?

Stoyers was last inspected on October 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.