Penn Forest
Pennsylvania — Carbon County — WILD CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| River | WILD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.93056, -75.56250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 151 ft |
| Dam Height | 151 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,040 ft |
| NID Storage | 27,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 462 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 5, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1998 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | BETHLEHEM AUTHORITY |
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.