Fords Lake
Pennsylvania — Lackawanna County — BUTTERMILK CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| River | BUTTERMILK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.48986, -75.76611 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| NID Storage | 545 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 545 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 22, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1995 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | PA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION |
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.