Briar Creek Lake Pa-497

Columbia County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: EAST BRANCH BRIAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
1,650 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,880 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-08-19

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
PA00651
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.06639, -76.28056
Age
58 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.