Barneston (Pa 432) Dam is an earth dam built on the East Branch Brandywine Creek River and is located in Glenmore, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983 and modified in 2011O for the purpose of flood control.
The dam is owned by the local government. It is also known as Barneston Dam.
Barneston (Pa 432) Dam is owned by the local government.
| Dam length | 1,305 feet |
| Dam height | 43 feet |
| Max storage | 3,700 acre feet |
| Drainage area | 12 square miles |
Length of the dam is defined as the length along the top of the dam. This also includes the spillway, powerplant, navigation lock, fish pass, etc., where these form part of the length of the dam. If detached from the dam, these structures should not be included.
Height of the dam is defined as the vertical distance between the lowest point on the crest of the dam and the lowest point in the original streambed.
Maximum storage is defined as the total storage space in a reservoir below the maximum attainable water surface elevation, including any surcharge storage.
Drainage area of the dam, in square miles, which is defined as the area that drains to a particular point (in this case, the dam) on a river or stream.
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
An emergency action plan is defined as a plan of action to be taken to reduce the potential for property damage and loss of life in an area affected by a dam failure or large flood.
Inspections are every 1 ear.
| Also known as | Barneston Dam |
|---|---|
| Former name | 0 |
| Latitude | 40 |
| Longitude | -75 |
| NID ID (National ID) | PA01226 |
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