Lake Ontelaunee Dam Quick Facts
Lake Ontelaunee Dam Map
Lake Ontelaunee Dam Information
Lake Ontelaunee Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
The dam, which is on the Maiden Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1935 and is currently owned by READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY.
Lake Ontelaunee Dam Structure
The Lake Ontelaunee Dam is approximately 2,834 feet (864 m) long, 52 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Lake Ontelaunee Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 11,900 acre-ft (14,678 Ml) and maximum capacity of 22,788 acre-ft (28,109 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 1,037 acres (420 ha) and the total catchment area is 192 square miles (497 square kilometres).
Lake Ontelaunee Dam Spillway
According to the latest available data, the Lake Ontelaunee Dam does not have any spillways.
Lake Ontelaunee Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams
Lake Ontelaunee Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Lake Ontelaunee Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 01:12 |
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 37 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1016 |
| Humidity (%) | 78 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 6 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Lake Ontelaunee Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 35 | 53 | 49 | 1020 | 43 | 12 | 20 | NNW | 0 | - |  |
| Thu | 33 | 60 | 52 | 1025 | 36 | 11 | 15 | NNW | 0 | - |  |
| Fri | 37 | 68 | 59 | 1032 | 31 | 9 | 11 | N | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 43 | 70 | 59 | 1036 | 43 | 4 | 3 | NNE | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 45 | 73 | 61 | 1030 | 34 | 4 | 6 | NNW | 0 | - |  |
| Mon | 46 | 74 | 63 | 1028 | 35 | 4 | 4 | S | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 47 | 72 | 62 | 1024 | 44 | 7 | 12 | SSW | 0 | - | |
| Wed | 50 | 75 | 67 | 1019 | 47 | 13 | 19 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Lake Ontelaunee Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Ontelaunee Dam is in Pennsylvania.
Lake Ontelaunee Dam is in Berks County.
Lake Ontelaunee Dam is 52 feet high.
Lake Ontelaunee Dam is 2,834 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