Bucks Cove
Bucks Cove is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bucks Cove
The primary purpose of Bucks Cove is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bucks Cove Rod & Gun Club (private). It impounds the Tr Lackawaxen Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| River/Stream | Tr Lackawaxen Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.54500, -75.22667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BUCKS COVE ROD & GUN CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01948 |
| Federal ID | PA01948 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |