Accession Number:

ADA063039

Title:

National Dam Safety Program. F. Houston McIlvain Dam (Marsh Creek Dam) (National I.D. Number 00626), Delaware River Basin, Marsh Creek, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS PLYMOUTH MEETING PA

Personal Author(s):

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

Report Date:

1978-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

74.0

Abstract:

The Phase I investigation described in this report was made as part of the National Dam Safety Program. This program is being implemented by the Secretary of the Army, through the Corps of Engineers, in response to the National Dam Inspection Act, Public Law 92-367, dated August 8, 1972. The purpose of this visual inspection was to evaluate existing available records and to judge whether a need exists to implement emergency measures to counteract an existing condition or conditions which constitute hazards to human life or property.

Descriptors:

• *INSPECTION
• *PENNSYLVANIA
• *EARTH DAMS
• MAINTENANCE
• STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
• HYDROLOGY
• GEOLOGY
• DRAINAGE
• SAFETY
• RECORDS
• HYDROGRAPHY
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• WATER SUPPLIES
• FLOOD CONTROL

Subject Categories:

• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE