Foxton Lake
Foxton Lake is a concrete dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1874. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Foxton Lake
The primary purpose of Foxton Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Foxton Lake Association (private). It impounds the Drinker Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 146 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 219 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1874, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| River/Stream | Drinker Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.88833, -75.60000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 146 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FOXTON LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00072 |
| Federal ID | PA00072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |