Township Line (Airport Road)
Key Takeaway
Township Line (Airport Road) is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 34 ft (taller than 70.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 597 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00625 |
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
AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Township Line (Airport Road)?
Township Line (Airport Road) 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 Township Line (Airport Road)?
Township Line (Airport Road) is owned by AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Township Line (Airport Road) built?
Township Line (Airport Road) was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Township Line (Airport Road)?
Township Line (Airport Road) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Township Line (Airport Road)?
Township Line (Airport Road) has a dam height of 34 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 Township Line (Airport Road) last inspected?
Township Line (Airport Road) was last inspected on November 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.