Kizer Pond (pica Pond)
Kizer Pond (pica Pond) is an earth dam located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1845. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kizer Pond (pica Pond)
The primary purpose of Kizer Pond (pica Pond) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joseph Pica (private). It impounds the Tr Jones Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1845, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| River/Stream | Tr Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.46333, -75.45833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1845 (181 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOSEPH PICA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00297 |
| Federal ID | PA00297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |