Bear Creek Lake
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.17917, -75.75556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BEAR CREEK ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |