Penn Lake

Pennsylvania — Luzerne County — WRIGHT CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
RiverWRIGHT CREEK
Coordinates41.11111, -75.76944

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 27, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBOROUGH OF PENN LAKE PARK

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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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