Kinneyville Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kinneyville Pond, located in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania, is a historic stone dam structure completed in 1850 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, spanning 155 feet in length and standing at a height of 20 feet, creates a picturesque water body covering 22 acres with a maximum storage capacity of 274 acre-feet. The pond is fed by Kinneyville Creek and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching.

Managed by a private owner, Kinneyville Pond is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to meet safety standards. Despite its age, the dam is assessed as being in satisfactory condition with a low hazard potential. The surrounding area encompasses Wayne County and lies within the Philadelphia District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, demonstrating the collaborative effort to oversee and protect this vital water resource.

With its rich history and natural beauty, Kinneyville Pond serves as a valuable recreational asset for the community while also contributing to the local ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the responsible management and preservation of dams like Kinneyville Pond are crucial in ensuring the sustainability of these habitats for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1850

Dam Length

155

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

KINNEYVILLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Stone

Surface Area

22

Drainage Area

8.5

Nid Storage

274

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.