Big Bass Lake

Pennsylvania — Lackawanna County — TAMARACK CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna
RiverTAMARACK CREEK
Coordinates41.25194, -75.49528

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage455 acre-ft
Max Storage455 acre-ft
Surface Area84 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBIG BASS LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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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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