Francis E. Walter Dam

Pennsylvania — Luzerne County

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Coordinates41.11225, -75.72173

Physical Characteristics

NID Height239 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length3,000 ft
NID Storage160,290 acre-ft
Max Storage160,290 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Philadelphia District

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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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