Bucks Cove

Bucks Cove is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Bucks Cove

The primary purpose of Bucks Cove is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bucks Cove Rod & Gun Club (private). It impounds the Tr Lackawaxen Creek.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/2019.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWayne
River/StreamTr Lackawaxen Creek
Coordinates41.54500, -75.22667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBUCKS COVE ROD & GUN CLUB
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/17/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDPA01948
Federal IDPA01948
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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