Creek
Creek is a rockfill dam located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Creek
The primary purpose of Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Linda L. Smith (private). It impounds the Ridge Valley Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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 06/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| River/Stream | Ridge Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.37500, -75.38833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LINDA L. SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01735 |
| Federal ID | PA01735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |