York Haven Headrace
York Haven Headrace is a stone dam located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About York Haven Headrace
The primary purpose of York Haven Headrace is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by York Haven Power Company, Llc (public utility). It impounds the Susquehanna River near Bainbridge.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,490 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25,000 square miles. Completed in 1904, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Bainbridge |
| River/Stream | Susquehanna River |
| Coordinates | 40.11721, -76.71487 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,490 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | York Haven Power Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00515 |
| Federal ID | PA00515S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |