Bristol Swamp
Bristol Swamp is an earth dam located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bristol Swamp
The primary purpose of Bristol Swamp is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Pa Game Commission (state). It impounds the Johnson Brook near Gaines.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years 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.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Potter |
| Nearest City | Gaines |
| River/Stream | Johnson Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.79833, -77.63970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Pa Game Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA02015 |
| Federal ID | PA02015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |