Mauch Chunk Lake (Pa-462)

Pennsylvania — Carbon County

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyCarbon
Coordinates40.84417, -75.79583

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length1,710 ft
NID Storage8,300 acre-ft
Max Storage8,300 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION

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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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