Round Top
Round Top is an earth dam located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Round Top
The primary purpose of Round Top is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Middletown Borough (local government). It impounds the Iron Run.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2016.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin |
| River/Stream | Iron Run |
| Coordinates | 40.20889, -76.68861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MIDDLETOWN BOROUGH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00276 |
| Federal ID | PA00276 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |