Upper
Upper is a concrete dam located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper
The primary purpose of Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 0 (private). It impounds the Bushkill Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1917, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton |
| River/Stream | Bushkill Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.69917, -75.23111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00959 |
| Federal ID | PA00959 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |