Hidden Lake Dam
Hidden Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hidden Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi Nps (federal).
The dam stands 9 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 242 acre-feet. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Middle Smithfield Township |
| Coordinates | 41.05540, -75.04414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00989 |
| Federal ID | PA00989 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |