Lake Louise dam
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, located in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational lake with a dam completed in 1927. This 16-foot high earth dam creates a storage capacity of 705 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 193 acre-feet and a surface area of 56 acres. The dam, situated on Sutton Creek and managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, is primarily used for recreation purposes, offering visitors a picturesque spot for fishing, boating, and enjoying the outdoors.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Lake Louise remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam underwent a structural modification in 2007 to ensure its continued safety and reliability. With a drainage area of 2.69 square miles and a history of periodic inspections, the dam's emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures are crucial aspects to consider in maintaining the safety and security of this beloved recreational site.
Managed by the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Louise provides a tranquil escape in Franklin Township. With a congressman like Matt Cartwright supporting environmental initiatives, the dam's regulatory compliance and inspection frequency are maintained to uphold public safety standards. As a hub for outdoor activities and wildlife conservation, Lake Louise stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human recreation and natural preservation in Pennsylvania's diverse landscape.
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 Louise -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna River At Old Forge | 349 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Wilkes-Barre | 8,970 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Tunkhannock | 281 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna R Bl Leggetts Creek At Scranton | 223 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Meshoppen | 6,980 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River At Archbald | 167 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Louise.
Boat launches
- Carverston Road-Francis Slocum State Park
- Apple Tree Road
- Whites Ferry
- Harveys Lake
- Nesbit Park
- Lake Winola
Campgrounds
- Frances Slocum State Park
- Moon Lake County Park
- Carpenter Town
- Lackawanna State Park
- Modern Cabins
- Ricketts Glen State Park
More reservoirs
Track Lake Louise in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Louise
Where does the data for Lake Louise 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 Louise.