Makefield Glen Detention B
Makefield Glen Detention B is an earth dam located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Makefield Glen Detention B
The primary purpose of Makefield Glen Detention B is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lower Makefield Township (local government). It impounds the Brock Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| River/Stream | Brock Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.21139, -74.86861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01394 |
| Federal ID | PA01394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |