Moosic Lakes
Moosic Lakes is an earth dam located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Moosic Lakes
The primary purpose of Moosic Lakes is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Moosic Lakes, Inc. (private). It impounds the West Branch Wallenpaupak Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 06/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| River/Stream | West Branch Wallenpaupak Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.42917, -75.51417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MOOSIC LAKES, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01642 |
| Federal ID | PA01642 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |