🚧 Black Rock Dam (Schuylkill River)

United States · Americas · 40.15°N, 75.51°W

The Black Rock Dam is a low head dam in the Schuylkill River. Originally constructed as a stone filled, timber crib dam in the early 19th century by the Schuylkill Navigation Company, the dam was one of dozens built to create a slack water pools for the Schuylkill Navigation System. The dam is a contributing property of the "Schuylkill Navigation Canal, Oakes Reach Section" registered historic district. The dam is located between Phoenixville and Mont Clare in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA.

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Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	40.15°N, 75.51°W · view on map

Black Rock Dam (Schuylkill River) is located in United States, in Americas.

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