Deskus (pa-452)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWayne
River/StreamTR WALLENPAUPACK CREEK
Coordinates41.27722, -75.34528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage129 acre-ft
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/20/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00100
Federal IDPA00100
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Nevin Creek (pa-451) 1.5 mi High Panther Lake 1.7 mi Significant Pa-445 1.9 mi High Greene Dreher (pa-447) 2.2 mi High Taylor Pond (pa-446) 2.5 mi High Lake Russell 2.8 mi Significant Crystal Lake 3.2 mi High Lake Jamie 4.0 mi High Lake In The Clouds 4.5 mi High Lake Wynooska 5.1 mi Low