Green Lane Reservoir Dam

Green Lane Reservoir Dam Quick Facts

Location: Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.341667, -75.4791667
River: Perkiomen Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Gravity
Commissioned: 1957
Dam Height: 87 ft (27 m)
Dam Length: 780 ft (238 m)
Dam Capacity: 25,114 acre-ft (30,978 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Green Lane Reservoir Dam Information

Green Lane Reservoir Dam is a gravity dam located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

The dam, which is on the Perkiomen Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1957 and is currently owned by AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC..

Green Lane Reservoir Dam Structure

The Green Lane Reservoir Dam is approximately 780 feet (238 m) long, 87 feet (27 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Green Lane Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 13,430 acre-ft (16,566 Ml) and maximum capacity of 25,114 acre-ft (30,978 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 814 acres (329 ha) and the total catchment area is 71 square miles (184 square kilometres).

Green Lane Reservoir Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Green Lane Reservoir Dam does not have any spillways.

Green Lane Reservoir Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Green Lane Reservoir Dam
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Height (ft)
87
Length (Ft)
780
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
25,114
Drainage Area (sq miles)
71
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Green Lane Reservoir Dam Weather

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Green Lane Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Green Lane Reservoir Dam?

Green Lane Reservoir Dam is in Pennsylvania.

In which county is the Green Lane Reservoir Dam?

Green Lane Reservoir Dam is in Montgomery County.

How high is the Green Lane Reservoir Dam?

Green Lane Reservoir Dam is 87 feet high.

How long is the Green Lane Reservoir Dam?

Green Lane Reservoir Dam is 780 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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