G is an earth dam located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, built in 1916. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 490 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About G
The primary purpose of G 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 Hazleton City Authority (local government). It impounds the Dreck Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| River/Stream | Dreck Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.95056, -75.90389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Hazleton City Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00643 |
| Federal ID | PA00643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |