Lakeshore is an earth dam located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, built in 1932. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 250 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 Lakeshore
The primary purpose of Lakeshore is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Shore Maintenance Association (private). It impounds the Tr Lake Erie.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| River/Stream | Tr Lake Erie |
| Coordinates | 42.07111, -80.21667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Shore Maintenance Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01384 |
| Federal ID | PA01384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |