Big Elk Lake

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: ELK LAKE STREAM

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
76 ft
Reservoir Storage
740 acre-ft
Year Completed
1860
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-06-10

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00056
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.75278, -75.95472
Age
166 years

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External Resources

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.