Longstown Village Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Longstown Village in Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned dam that serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR Kreutz Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 15.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 2.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.8 acres, Longstown Village plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding in the area.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Longstown Village is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition, with a significant hazard potential due to its location and purpose. Despite its age, Longstown Village continues to fulfill its role in protecting the surrounding community from flood risks, highlighting the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.

As climate change poses increasing challenges to water resources, structures like Longstown Village play a vital role in safeguarding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to the proactive measures taken to address flood risks in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Longstown Village in mitigating flood hazards underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of a changing climate landscape.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

440

Dam Height

15.5

River Or Stream

TR KREUTZ CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.8

Drainage Area

0.23

Nid Storage

34

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.