Snyder Lake
Snyder Lake is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Snyder Lake
The primary purpose of Snyder Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Snyder (private). It impounds the Thompson; Tr- Starrucca Creek near Thompson.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 306 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| Nearest City | Thompson |
| River/Stream | Thompson; Tr- Starrucca Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.83637, -75.52360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles Snyder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA02016 |
| Federal ID | PA02016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |