Chester County and partners release Brandywine Watershed flood study, recommend 16 structural projects and nonstructural preparedness steps
Apr 23, 2025
A multi‑jurisdictional Brandywine Watershed flood study, funded in part by Chester County and federal/state partners, identified 16 structural projects (including upgrades to Barnstone Dam and 10 bridge projects), four low‑head dam removals and a suite of nonstructural recommendations such as improved early warning, buyouts and ordinance changes.
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Chester County officials and partners presented a completed Brandywine Watershed flood study Wednesday that recommends a mix of structural projects and nonstructural measures to reduce flood risk across the bi‑state watershed.
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