Lower Birchwood Lake

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPike
River/StreamTR DINGMANS CREEK
Coordinates41.24278, -74.92028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage226 acre-ft
Max Storage226 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBIRCHWOOD LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00403
Federal IDPA00403
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lake Lattimore 0.4 mi High Upper Birchwood Lake 0.5 mi High East Birchwood Lake 0.8 mi High Upper Rickards 1.1 mi High Woodpecker Lake 1.3 mi Low Lower Rickards 1.4 mi High Beaver Pond 1.6 mi High Pine Crest Lake 1.8 mi Low Fawn Lake 1.9 mi High Wild Acres Lake 2.0 mi High