Francis E. Walter Dam - Saddle Dike
Pennsylvania — Luzerne County — LEHIGH RIVER
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| River | LEHIGH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.13010, -75.73003 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| NID Storage | 160,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 12, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Philadelphia District |
| Other Name | Walter Dam |
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.