Shawnee Pond
Shawnee Pond is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shawnee Pond
The primary purpose of Shawnee Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ski Shawnee, Inc. (private). It impounds the Shawnee Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 279 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 02/27/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Shawnee Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.03917, -75.08333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 279 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SKI SHAWNEE, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01818 |
| Federal ID | PA01818 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |