Wildwood Lake

Pennsylvania — Dauphin County — PAXTON CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyDauphin
RiverPAXTON CREEK
Coordinates40.30500, -76.88500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage790 acre-ft
Max Storage790 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 11, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCOUNTY OF DAUPHIN

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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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