Fords Lake
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| River/Stream | BUTTERMILK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.48986, -75.76611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 545 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 545 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |