Lake Cha-vel Dam

About Lake Cha-vel Dam

The primary purpose of Lake Cha-vel Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mk Natural Resources Inc. (private). It impounds the Longs Run near Glenmoor.

The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 534 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2024.

At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.

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