Pikes Creek

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: PIKES CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
2,360 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,556 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-08-20

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
PA00576
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.26583, -76.04500
Age
115 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.