Fullers Lake
Fullers Lake is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1870. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fullers Lake
The primary purpose of Fullers Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John R. Belmont (private). It impounds the Salt Lick Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 143 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| River/Stream | Salt Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.88806, -75.63000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 143 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN R. BELMONT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00073 |
| Federal ID | PA00073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |