Swatara
Swatara is a concrete dam located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Swatara
The primary purpose of Swatara 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 Pa American Water Company (private). It impounds the Swatara Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 668 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 521 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2016.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin |
| River/Stream | Swatara Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.29056, -76.67611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 668 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 668 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 521 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01541 |
| Federal ID | PA01541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |