Stinson Run
Stinson Run is an earth dam located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stinson Run
The primary purpose of Stinson Run 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 Birdsboro Municipal Authority (local government). It impounds the Stimson Run.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| River/Stream | Stimson Run |
| Coordinates | 40.24667, -75.83167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BIRDSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01514 |
| Federal ID | PA01514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |