Prompton Dam
Pennsylvania — Wayne County — LACKAWAXEN RIVER
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| River | LACKAWAXEN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.58934, -75.32758 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 72,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 20, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Philadelphia District |
| Other Name | Prompton Lake |
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.