Springton (geist)
Springton (geist) is an earth dam located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, built in 1931. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Springton (geist)
The primary purpose of Springton (geist) 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 Crum Creek.
The dam stands 75 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 391 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/20/2020.
At 75 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| River/Stream | Crum Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.95417, -75.39278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 391 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00348 |
| Federal ID | PA00348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |