9Total Dams
3High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Dauphin County is 81 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Dehart at 105 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehart | High | Poor | 105 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| Hidden Valley | High | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1931 |
| Center Campus Pond No. 1 | High | Satisfactory | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Yingst | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1999 |
| Manada Golf Club Pond | Significant | Fair | 14 | Irrigation | |
| Jacobs Creek | Significant | Satisfactory | 10 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1999 |
| Wildwood Lake | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1908 |
| Swatara | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Water Supply | 1935 |
| Round Top | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Water Supply | 1902 |