Upper Mount Pleasant

Pennsylvania — Luzerne County — CATAWISSA CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
RiverCATAWISSA CREEK
Coordinates40.92139, -76.02361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage93 acre-ft
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 6, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1882
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerHAZLETON CITY AUTHORITY

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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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