Lee Smith Dam
Lee Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lee Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Lee Smith Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by B And B Sportsmans (private). It impounds the Wyalusing Creek near Camptown.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| Nearest City | Camptown |
| River/Stream | Wyalusing Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.82661, -75.95178 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | B And B Sportsmans |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01905 |
| Federal ID | PA01905 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |