Northampton
Northampton is a concrete dam located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Northampton
The primary purpose of Northampton is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Whitehall Cement Manufacturing Company (private). It impounds the Lehigh River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton |
| River/Stream | Lehigh River |
| Coordinates | 40.68917, -75.50278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WHITEHALL CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00953 |
| Federal ID | PA00953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |