Fords Lake

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: BUTTERMILK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
225 ft
Reservoir Storage
545 acre-ft
Year Completed
1995
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-01-22

Hazard Classification: High — 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
PA00298
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.48986, -75.76611
Age
31 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.