Dams in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
14Total Dams
10High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Wyoming County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 10 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Wyoming County is 94 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lawson at 28 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Lake | High | Satisfactory | 24 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Chamberlain Pond | High | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Stonehedge Pond | High | Satisfactory | 18 | Irrigation | 1990 |
| Lake Carey | High | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1876 |
| Oakwood Lake | High | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Jennings Pond | High | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Lake Sheridan | High | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1872 |
| Stevens Lake | High | Fair | 9 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Negro Pond | High | Poor | 7 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Perrins Marsh | High | Fair | 6 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Lawson | Low | Not Available | 28 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Sharpes Pond | Low | Fair | 19 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Emmons Harvey Pond | Low | Not Available | 16 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1964 |
| Ross | Low | Fair | 8 | Recreation | 1919 |