Wangaum Falls

Pennsylvania — Wayne County — WANGUM CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWayne
RiverWANGUM CREEK
Coordinates41.49278, -75.24944

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length310 ft
NID Storage784 acre-ft
Max Storage784 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 11, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWANGAUM FALLS ASSOCIATION

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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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