Broad Run Reservoir
| Broad Run Reservoir | |
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| Fourth Hollow Reservoir | |
The reservoir as seen from the top of the dam | |
Broad Run Reservoir | |
| Location | Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°52′08″N 75°52′05″W / 40.869°N 75.868°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| River sources | Broad Run |
| Primary outflows | Nesquehoning Creek |
| Built | 1971 |
| Surface area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Max. depth | 35 feet (11 m) |
| Water volume | 127 million US gallons (480,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 1,217 feet (371 m) |
| References | U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Broad Run Reservoir |
| Location | |
Broad Run Reservoir, or Fourth Hollow Reservoir, is a reservoir located in the Broad Mountain within the Borough of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1970-1971.
The reservoir can hold approximately 127 million US gallons (480,000 m3) of water and is approximately 35 feet (11 m) deep at its deepest point. it covers 5 acres (2.0 ha) at an elevation of 1,217 feet (371 m).[1] It provides drinking water for the Borough of Nesquehoning.
Water released from the reservoir flows into the Nesquehoning Creek.
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Picture of Reservoir On top of Dam
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Picture of Reservoir On top of Dam
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Picture of spillway
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Picture of the dam