Lake Russell
Lake Russell is an earth dam located in Pike County, Pennsylvania, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Russell
The primary purpose of Lake Russell is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Martin Mohr And Nicole Bentler (private). It impounds the Freeling Run.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 489 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2020.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Pike |
| River/Stream | Freeling Run |
| Coordinates | 41.25361, -75.30111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 489 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 489 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARTIN MOHR AND NICOLE BENTLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00314 |
| Federal ID | PA00314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |