Kahle Lake
Kahle Lake is an earth dam located in Venango County, Pennsylvania, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Kahle Lake
The primary purpose of Kahle Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pa Fish & Boat Commission (state). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,143 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 251 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2020.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Venango |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.23528, -79.66222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,143 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 251 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00825 |
| Federal ID | PA00825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |