Summit Lake No 1
Summit Lake No 1 is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 1919. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Summit Lake No 1
The primary purpose of Summit Lake No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stillwater Lake Civic Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Red Run.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Red Run |
| Coordinates | 41.11889, -75.39194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STILLWATER LAKE CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01570 |
| Federal ID | PA01570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |