Beech Mountain Lake

Pennsylvania — Luzerne County — OLEY CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
RiverOLEY CREEK
Coordinates41.05278, -75.92556

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage2,440 acre-ft
Max Storage2,440 acre-ft
Surface Area154 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 13, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBEECH MOUNTAIN LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC.

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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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