Forest Lakes No. 1

Forest Lakes No. 1 is an earth dam located in York County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Forest Lakes No. 1

The primary purpose of Forest Lakes No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Forest Lakes Water Association, Inc (private). It impounds the Tr Deer Creek.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 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 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 03/03/2021.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyYork
River/StreamTr Deer Creek
Coordinates39.74333, -76.66639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length175 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFOREST LAKES WATER ASSOCIATION, INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01825
Federal IDPA01825
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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