Special Flood Hazard Report, Allegheny Creek, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Abstract

This report covers Allegheny Creek from its confluence with the Schuylkill River at Robeson Township to the study limit at Kurtz Mill Road, Brecknock Township, a distance of 10.3 miles. The stream is characterized by low banks with the overbanks varying from gently rolling hills to side slopes that are extremely steep. The areas adjacent to Allegheny Creek are predominantly rural. The flood plains are generally used for agricultural purposes although there is some residential development scattered along the stream. The study areas of Allegheny Creek are shown on a General Map. A tabulation of stream mileages and respective drainage areas are also given. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA104101

Entities

Organizations

  • Philadelphia District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Confluence
  • Drainage Basins
  • Elevation
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Flood Damage
  • Flood Hazards
  • Flood Plains
  • Floods
  • Frequency
  • Hazards
  • Insurance
  • Pennsylvania
  • Surveys

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  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.