Cold Springs Park Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Cold Springs Park, located in North Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational area that boasts a beautiful Earth dam overlooking the scenic Tr Schuylkill River.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, it is also regulated and inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at Cold Springs Park has been assessed to be in poor condition, indicating a need for maintenance and possibly repairs in the future. The last inspection was conducted in July 2014, with an inspection frequency of every five years. With its stunning natural surroundings and potential for outdoor activities, Cold Springs Park serves as both a picturesque location for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy, as well as a site for ongoing monitoring and management to preserve its structural integrity and safety for visitors.

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR SCHUYLKILL RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

22

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.