Shickshinny Lake

Pennsylvania — Luzerne County — SHICKSHINNY CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
RiverSHICKSHINNY CREEK
Coordinates41.20611, -76.19083

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length365 ft
NID Storage3,575 acre-ft
Max Storage3,575 acre-ft
Surface Area117 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJERRY FTORKOWSKI

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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