Francis E. Walter Dam - Saddle Dike

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Nearest CityWHITE HAVEN
River/StreamLEHIGH RIVER
Coordinates41.13010, -75.73003

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length1,860 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160,290 acre-ft
Max Storage160,290 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,793 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area288 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Philadelphia District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00008
Federal IDPA00008S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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