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Water Control Structure

Philadelphia CountyPennsylvania

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 22 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
River/StreamDarby Creek
Coordinates39.88889, -75.26194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage960 acre-ft
Max Storage960 acre-ft
Drainage Area250 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTINICUM NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, VISITOR CENTER
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/20/2004
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDPA01572
Federal IDPA01572
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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