Francis E. Walter Dam - Saddle Dike
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Nearest City | WHITE HAVEN |
| River/Stream | LEHIGH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.13010, -75.73003 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,793 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 288 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Philadelphia District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |