Tyler Lake is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1919. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 6 ft6 ft tall and 100 ft long. 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 Tyler Lake
The primary purpose of Tyler Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas W. Rutherford (private). It impounds the East Branch Leslie Creek.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 654 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| River/Stream | East Branch Leslie Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.78000, -75.70833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 654 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 654 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 654 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Thomas W. Rutherford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01332 |
| Federal ID | PA01332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |