Spangenberg Lake
Spangenberg Lake is an earth dam located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Spangenberg Lake
The primary purpose of Spangenberg Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Spangenberg (private). It impounds the Tr Jones Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 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 09/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| River/Stream | Tr Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.43056, -75.45222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEORGE SPANGENBERG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01556 |
| Federal ID | PA01556 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |