Trout Run
Trout Run is an earth dam located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Trout Run
The primary purpose of Trout Run 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 Trout Run.
The dam stands 104 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,513 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/2020.
At 104 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Trout Run |
| Coordinates | 40.33278, -75.70861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 104 ft |
| Dam Height | 104 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,513 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,513 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BOROUGH OF BOYERTOWN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00797 |
| Federal ID | PA00797 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |