North Arrowhead Lake
North Arrowhead Lake is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Arrowhead Lake
The primary purpose of North Arrowhead Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arrowhead Lake Community Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Trout Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 942 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 10/22/2020.
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 | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Tr Trout Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.16000, -75.56861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ARROWHEAD LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00743 |
| Federal ID | PA00743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |