Bradys Lake
Bradys Lake is a roller-compacted concrete dam located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bradys Lake
The primary purpose of Bradys Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pa Game Commission (state). It impounds the Tr Trout Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 2,030 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 217 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,508 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 01/07/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Tr Trout Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.16278, -75.53111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,508 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,782 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 217 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PA GAME COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01878 |
| Federal ID | PA01878 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |