Reservoir No 7
Reservoir No 7 is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, built in 1852. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reservoir No 7
The primary purpose of Reservoir No 7 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (private). It impounds the Racket Brook.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1852, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| River/Stream | Racket Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.58250, -75.45500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00090 |
| Federal ID | PA00090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |