Herr Foods Storage Lagoon
Herr Foods Storage Lagoon is an earth dam located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, built in 1996. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Herr Foods Storage Lagoon
Herr Foods Storage Lagoon is a dam in Chester, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Herr Foods, Inc. (private). It impounds the Adj To Northeast Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Adj To Northeast Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.74083, -76.01778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | HERR FOODS, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01634 |
| Federal ID | PA01634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |