Bear Creek Lake
Pennsylvania — Carbon County — BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.92917, -75.67806 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,483 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,483 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 6, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BEAR CREEK LAKES CIVIC ASSOCIATION |
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.