Bear Creek Lake

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: BEAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Roller-Compacted Concrete
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
325 ft
Reservoir Storage
765 acre-ft
Year Completed
1915
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-01-27

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00545
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.17917, -75.75556
Age
111 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.