Washburn Lake
Washburn Lake is an earth dam located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Washburn Lake
The primary purpose of Washburn Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christopher H. And Patricia C. Washburn (private). It impounds the Tr Pigeon Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 12/08/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Tr Pigeon Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.20889, -75.67361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHRISTOPHER H. AND PATRICIA C. WASHBURN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01843 |
| Federal ID | PA01843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |