National Dam Inspection Program. Birdsboro Reservoir (PA-00713), Schuylkill River Basin, Indian Run Creek, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,

Abstract

Birdsboro Dam is an approximately 40-foot high rolled earth embankment constructed across Indian Run Creek. The 430-foot long dam impounds an 8-acre reservoir. Very limited data exists regarding physical features of the dam. However, it is known that local borrow material from within the reservoir area was used for the construction. The downstream slope is a 1.5H:IV slope, and the upstream slope is covered with hand-placed riprap on a slope of approximately 2.5H:IV. It is not known if there is a cutoff wall, nor is it known if a grout curtain was installed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA068650

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  • John H. Frederick Jr.
  • William S. Gardner

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  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Classification
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Drainage Basins
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Inspection
  • Materials
  • Pennsylvania
  • Retaining Walls
  • United States
  • Walls
  • Warning Systems
  • Water Supplies

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