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LOWER

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Bushkill Creek
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Lower is a concrete dam located on the Bushkill Creek in Easton City, Pennsylvania. Built in 1917, Lower serves primarily for recreation purposes and stands at a height of 7 feet with a length of 175 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and a drainage area of 80.6 square miles. Despite its age, Lower is in fair condition with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulates Lower, ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures are in place. The dam, owned by the local government, falls under the jurisdiction of D48-026 state agency. While the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, its spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 110 feet. Although there are no associated structures with Lower, it is located within Northampton County and is overseen by the Philadelphia District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

In case of emergency, Lower has a 5-year inspection frequency and emergency action plan preparedness is currently unlisted. With a fair condition assessment and a low hazard potential, Lower provides a valuable recreational resource while maintaining a moderate risk management approach. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lower to be a fascinating structure to study in the context of dam safety and environmental protection in Pennsylvania.

Year_Completed 1917
Dam_Height 7
River_Or_Stream BUSHKILL CREEK
Dam_Length 175
Primary_Dam_Type Concrete
Drainage_Area 80.6
Nid_Storage 88
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 7
       

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