Carlisle Raw Water Intake
Carlisle Raw Water Intake is a stone dam located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carlisle Raw Water Intake
The primary purpose of Carlisle Raw Water Intake 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 Carlisle Borough (local government). It impounds the Conodoguinet Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 640 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 393 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 08/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Conodoguinet Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.22333, -77.19000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 393 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CARLISLE BOROUGH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00585 |
| Federal ID | PA00585 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |