Elmhurst
Pennsylvania — Lackawanna County — ROARING BROOK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| River | ROARING BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.37056, -75.53861 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,744 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,744 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 181 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 16, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1889 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | PA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY |
Location Map
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.