Springton Reservoir (also known as Springton Lake or Geist Reservoir) is a reservoir in Delaware County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Created in 1931[1] when Crum Creek was dammed near Pennsylvania Route 252, it is an approximately 391-acre (1.58 km2) drinking-water reservoir maintained by Essential Utilities. The reservoir is within Newtown Township, Marple Township, and Upper Providence Township.
Springton Reservoir | |
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![]() The reservoir in 2014 | |
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Location | Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
Coordinates | 39.956°N 75.405°W / 39.956; -75.405 |
Type | reservoir |
Until the last two decades,[2] the reservoir was open to fishing via an entrance on Gradyville Road in Newtown Township. There is still a wide array of aquatic life in the reservoir, which includes largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, various pan fish, muskie, trout, and catfish. There is also a bald eagle which has a nest on the Upper Providence side of the reservoir. The reservoir is patrolled by Aqua America security during day hours.
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