Lake Verex
Lake Verex is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Verex
The primary purpose of Lake Verex is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Mowry (private). It impounds the Carter Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| River/Stream | Carter Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.67028, -76.07222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEORGE MOWRY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01654 |
| Federal ID | PA01654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |