Mauch Chunk Lake (Pa-462)
Pennsylvania — Carbon County — MAUCH CHUNK CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| River | MAUCH CHUNK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.84417, -75.79583 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,710 ft |
| NID Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 18, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | PA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION |
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.