Wangaum Falls

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: WANGUM CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
310 ft
Reservoir Storage
784 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-12-11

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00141
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.49278, -75.24944
Age
101 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.