Fords Lake

Pennsylvania — Lackawanna County — BUTTERMILK CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna
RiverBUTTERMILK CREEK
Coordinates41.48986, -75.76611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length225 ft
NID Storage545 acre-ft
Max Storage545 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 22, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerPA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION

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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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