Dams in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
11Total Dams
6High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Columbia County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Columbia County is 77 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Bear Gap No 2 at 83 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Gap No 2 | High | Fair | 83 | Water Supply | 1923 |
| Bear Gap No 6 | High | Satisfactory | 70 | Water Supply | 1915 |
| Briar Creek (pa 498) | High | Fair | 70 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1987 |
| Briar Creek Lake Pa-497 | High | Fair | 39 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Mountain Shadow Lake | High | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Scotch Valley Estates | High | Not Rated | 14 | Other | 1978 |
| Klingerman | Significant | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | |
| Fishpond | Low | Not Rated | 39 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Klines | Low | Satisfactory | 21 | Water Supply | 1885 |
| Knecht | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Sunset Lake | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Other |