Penn Forest

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyCarbon
River/StreamWILD CREEK
Coordinates40.93056, -75.56250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRoller-Compacted Concrete
NID Height151 ft
Dam Height151 ft
Dam Length2,040 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27,600 acre-ft
Max Storage27,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage20,000 acre-ft
Surface Area462 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBETHLEHEM AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00608
Federal IDPA00608
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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