Stark
Stark is an earth dam located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stark
The primary purpose of Stark is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Gilchrist, Jr (private). It impounds the Covey Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1850, 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 05/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| River/Stream | Covey Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.34167, -75.67167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM GILCHRIST, JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01032 |
| Federal ID | PA01032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |