Penn Lake
Pennsylvania — Luzerne County — WRIGHT CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| River | WRIGHT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.11111, -75.76944 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 27, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1905 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | BOROUGH OF PENN LAKE PARK |
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.