Sandspring Lake
Sandspring Lake is an earth dam located in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sandspring Lake
The primary purpose of Sandspring Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wild Acres Lakes Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr Little Bushkill Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Pike |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Bushkill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.20972, -74.96667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILD ACRES LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01575 |
| Federal ID | PA01575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |