Water Control Structure
Water Control Structure is an earth dam located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Water Control Structure
Water Control Structure is a dam in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Tinicum National Environmental Center, Visitor Center (federal). It impounds the Darby Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 960 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 250 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| River/Stream | Darby Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.88889, -75.26194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TINICUM NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, VISITOR CENTER |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01572 |
| Federal ID | PA01572 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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