Lower
Lower 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 Lower
The primary purpose of Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Easton Municipal Authority (local government). It impounds the Bushkill Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 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 | 40.69306, -75.21667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EASTON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00960 |
| Federal ID | PA00960 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |