{"id":2699,"date":"2012-11-07T22:46:53","date_gmt":"2012-11-08T03:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glenprovidencepark.org\/?p=2699"},"modified":"2012-11-08T13:47:05","modified_gmt":"2012-11-08T18:47:05","slug":"dam-safety-current-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glenprovidencepark.org\/2012\/11\/07\/dam-safety-current-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Dam Safety: Current & Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are relieved that Broomall\u2019s Dam withstood Hurricane Sandy last week, but thought we should share what we learned about the condition of the dam at our Dam Safety Workshop<\/a> on August 20, 2012. The Friends of Glen Providence Park sponsored a Dam Safety Tour at Broomall’s Dam with Richard Reisinger, district chief of the Division of Dam Safety<\/strong> for the PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP).<\/p>\n

In attendance were over 30 citizens and Delaware County and Media Borough officials,<\/strong> including the Media Chief of Police, Martin Wusinich and Delaware County Manager of Environmental Planning, Karen Holm. While invited, it is not clear whether the Broomall\u2019s Lake Country Club sent a representative.<\/p>\n

Mr. Reisinger reviewed the history of Broomall’s Dam, the current status, safety issues and emergency planning, and he graciously fielded many questions.<\/p>\n

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1980 Army Corps report on Broomall’s Dam<\/p><\/div>\n

Broomall’s Dam: High Hazard Dam in Poor Condition since 1980<\/h3>\n

Of the 3300 dams in PA, 780 are high hazard dams, which means that in the event of dam failure, permanent structures and human life are at risk. Broomall’s Dam is a high hazard dam and will always be, even when rebuilt.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Army Corps of Engineers inspected and reported on Broomall’s Dam in 1980, and deemed the dam “code red” for poor condition. It has a host of problems which continue to make it a public safety hazard, among them:<\/strong><\/p>\n