National Dam Inspection Program. Broomalls Dam (NDS I.D. Number PA 00349, DER I.D. Number 23-9), Delaware River Basin, Tributary to Ridley Creek, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,
Abstract
Visual inspection indicates that the dam and spillway structures of Broomalls Dam are in poor conditon. In 1970, the original spillway capacity was supplemented by the installation of three 27 inch by 43 inch corrugated metal pipe arches, with an entrance invert about five inches above the spillway and discharging at the downstream toe. The November inspection disclosed that surface erosion above the pipes had occurred, probably as a result of surface runoff over the downstream parapet wall. Some erosion below the culvert outlets was evident. Subsequent inspection in February 1980, disclosed considerable erosion and apparent piping at the downstream end of the culverts. One culvert was filled with ice at its outlet and had a column of ice reaching from the outlet to the ground surface. Ice was also visible at the junction of the culverts and embankment. There appears to be a small, constant, undetermined source of water for ice formation. At the requests of local Department of Environmental Resources officials, the Reservoir has been lowered about 2.5 feet through the upper drain. As a result of the rapid deterioration in the condition of the dam since November, the dam is considered to be in an 'Unsafe, nonemergency' condition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA085738
Entities
People
- John Henry Frederick Jr.
- Mary F. Beck