Penn Lake

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
River/StreamWRIGHT CREEK
Coordinates41.11111, -75.76944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage246 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBOROUGH OF PENN LAKE PARK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00542
Federal IDPA00542
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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