Francis E. Walter Dam

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (near WHITE HAVEN)

River/Stream: LEHIGH RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
239 ft
Dam Length
3,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
160,290 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
128,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-09-12

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00008
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.11225, -75.72173
Age
65 years

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.