Lake Montrose
Lake Montrose is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1919. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Montrose
The primary purpose of Lake Montrose is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pa American Water Company (private). It impounds the Snake Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 949 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/19/2021.
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 | Susquehanna |
| River/Stream | Snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.84500, -75.85917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 949 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 949 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 804 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00047 |
| Federal ID | PA00047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |