Lindenmere

Lindenmere is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Lindenmere

The primary purpose of Lindenmere is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Camp Lindenmere, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Pocono Creek.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/12/2021.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyMonroe
River/StreamTr Pocono Creek
Coordinates41.05722, -75.30361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCAMP LINDENMERE, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/12/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01722
Federal IDPA01722
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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