Baxter Raw Water Basin
Baxter Raw Water Basin is an earth dam located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, built in 1916. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Baxter Raw Water Basin
The primary purpose of Baxter Raw Water Basin 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 Philadelphia Water Department (local government). It impounds the Wtrshd Delaware River.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 537 acre-feet. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/08/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| River/Stream | Wtrshd Delaware River |
| Coordinates | 40.03500, -74.99861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 537 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01776 |
| Federal ID | PA01776 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |