Crossing No 5
Crossing No 5 is an earth dam located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, built in 2005. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crossing No 5
The primary purpose of Crossing No 5 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Hartefeld Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Bucktoe Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Bucktoe Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.81222, -75.73722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | HARTEFELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01831 |
| Federal ID | PA01831 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |