Bear Creek Lake
Pennsylvania — Luzerne County — BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.17917, -75.75556 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| NID Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 27, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1915 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BEAR CREEK 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.