Brown Creek

Pennsylvania — Luzerne County — BROWN CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
RiverBROWN CREEK
Coordinates41.24472, -75.94139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length920 ft
NID Storage28 acre-ft
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBOROUGH OF PLYMOUTH

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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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