Norristown (swede Street)
Norristown (swede Street) is a timber crib dam located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, built in 1800. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Norristown (swede Street)
The primary purpose of Norristown (swede Street) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Montgomery County Commissioners, Parks And Heritage Services (local government). It impounds the Schuylkill River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 240 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,355 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,765 square miles. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Schuylkill River |
| Coordinates | 40.11167, -75.34833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,355 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,355 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,355 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,765 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PARKS AND HERITAGE SERVICES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00934 |
| Federal ID | PA00934 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |