Broad Run Reservoir
| Broad Run Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Fourth Hollow Reservoir | |
 The reservoir as seen from the top of the dam | |
  Broad Run Reservoir Location within Pennsylvania | |
 Interactive map of 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 |
| 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 |
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 and 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.
Picture of Reservoir On top of Dam
Picture of Reservoir On top of Dam
Picture of spillway
Picture of the dam
