Aylesworth Creek Dam, located in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, was completed in 1970 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a rockfill dam primarily for flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 90 feet with a storage capacity of 3,178 acre-feet, the dam poses a high hazard potential to downstream communities along Aylesworth Creek. While the dam helps mitigate flooding risks, there are still potential scenarios, such as high-volume water releases or dam breaches, that could lead to significant flooding in areas like Jermyn, Dickson City, and Scranton.

To manage and reduce these risks, the USACE implements various measures to ensure the dam's structural integrity and readiness for emergency response. Regular inspections, monitoring, and updates to the Emergency Action Plan are conducted, with heightened vigilance during high water events. Collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies is also prioritized to enhance preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a flood. By closely monitoring weather forecasts and implementing risk management strategies, the USACE aims to safeguard downstream communities and infrastructure from the potential impacts of Aylesworth Creek Dam.