Lake Wilhelm (Pa-475)

Pennsylvania — Mercer County — SANDY CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyMercer
RiverSANDY CREEK
Coordinates41.36833, -80.08611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage66,400 acre-ft
Max Storage66,400 acre-ft
Surface Area1,680 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 9, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerDCNR

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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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