Big Bass Lake

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna
River/StreamTAMARACK CREEK
Coordinates41.25194, -75.49528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage455 acre-ft
Max Storage455 acre-ft
Normal Storage277 acre-ft
Surface Area84 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBIG BASS LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/15/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00368
Federal IDPA00368
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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