Lake Bonin
Lake Bonin is an earth dam located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Bonin
The primary purpose of Lake Bonin is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Keith Bonin (private). It impounds the Tr Jerome Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 10/15/2020.
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 | Bradford |
| River/Stream | Tr Jerome Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.87417, -76.27278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KEITH BONIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01836 |
| Federal ID | PA01836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |