Pocono Woodland Lake
Pocono Woodland Lake is an earth dam located in Pike County, Pennsylvania, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pocono Woodland Lake
The primary purpose of Pocono Woodland Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pocono Woodland Lake P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Tr Raymondskill Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 279 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/12/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Pike |
| River/Stream | Tr Raymondskill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.31806, -74.89083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | POCONO WOODLAND LAKE P.O.A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00443 |
| Federal ID | PA00443 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |