Naylors Run
Naylors Run is a rockfill dam located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Naylors Run
The primary purpose of Naylors Run is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Commissoners Of Upper Darby Township (local government). It impounds the Naylors Run.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 302 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 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 11/25/2020.
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 | Delaware |
| River/Stream | Naylors Run |
| Coordinates | 39.95606, -75.27928 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 302 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | COMMISSONERS OF UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00950 |
| Federal ID | PA00950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |