Tafton Dike

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPike
Nearest CityKimble
River/StreamWallenpaupack Creek
Coordinates41.44450, -75.17990

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage270,000 acre-ft
Max Storage270,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage132,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,700 acres
Drainage Area228 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBIF III Holtwood LLC
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/15/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00302
Federal IDPA00302S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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