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Broad Run Reservoir

Coordinates: 40°52′08″N 75°52′05″W / 40.869°N 75.868°W / 40.869; -75.868
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Broad Run Reservoir
Fourth Hollow Reservoir
The reservoir as seen from the top of the dam
Broad Run Reservoir is located in Pennsylvania
Broad Run Reservoir
Broad Run Reservoir
LocationNesquehoning, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°52′08″N 75°52′05″W / 40.869°N 75.868°W / 40.869; -75.868
TypeReservoir
River sourcesBroad Run
Primary outflowsNesquehoning Creek
Built1971 (1971)
Surface area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Max. depth35 feet (11 m)
Water volume127 million US gallons (480,000 m3)
Surface elevation1,217 feet (371 m)
ReferencesU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Broad Run Reservoir
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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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