Linpro Detention Basin

Linpro Detention Basin is an earth dam located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Linpro Detention Basin

The primary purpose of Linpro Detention Basin 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 Brandywine Operating Partnership, Lp (private). It impounds the Tr Little Valley Creek.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 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 04/11/2019.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
River/StreamTr Little Valley Creek
Coordinates40.06167, -75.46056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length430 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBRANDYWINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/11/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01396
Federal IDPA01396
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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