Boyertown Reservoir
Boyertown Reservoir is an earth dam located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, built in 1929. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boyertown Reservoir
The primary purpose of Boyertown Reservoir 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 Borough Of Boyertown (local government). It impounds the Tr Ironstone Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/2020.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| River/Stream | Tr Ironstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.34028, -75.68361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BOROUGH OF BOYERTOWN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00707 |
| Federal ID | PA00707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |