Lake Natalie dam
Lake Natalie
Lake Natalie, located in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, is a private water resource regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. With a rockfill dam completed in 1900, this recreational lake offers a serene setting for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, providing ample water for various recreational activities.
Measuring 320 feet in length and covering a surface area of 44 acres, Lake Natalie is nestled in Lehigh Township along the Lehigh River. The dam has undergone multiple structural and hydraulic modifications in 2004, 2006, and 2013 to ensure its safety and efficiency. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is deemed satisfactory, with regular inspections carried out to maintain its integrity.
As a popular destination for outdoor recreation, Lake Natalie serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding community. With its scenic beauty and ample storage capacity, this dam contributes to the conservation and enjoyment of water in Lackawanna County. Climate and water enthusiasts can appreciate the efforts made to ensure the safety and sustainability of this picturesque lake for generations to come.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Natalie -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh River At Stoddartsville | 159 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Long Pond | 21 cfs | → |
| Swiftwater Creek At Swiftwater | 12 cfs | → |
| Tobyhanna Creek Near Blakeslee | 133 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna R Bl Leggetts Creek At Scranton | 223 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River At Old Forge | 349 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Natalie.
Boat launches
- Gouldsboro State Park
- Tobyhanna Lake
- Tobyhanna State Park
- Brady's Lake
- Beechwood Area
- Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station
Campgrounds
- Tobyhanna State Park
- Mount Pocono Campground
- Ledgedale Rec Area
- Ironwood Point Rec Area - Ppl
- Wilson Campground
- Promised Land State Park
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Track Lake Natalie in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Natalie
Where does the data for Lake Natalie come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Natalie.