Aylesworth Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Aylesworth Creek Dam, located in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, was completed in 1970 by the U.S.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1270

Dam Height

90

River Or Stream

AYLESWORTH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

85

Drainage Area

6

Nid Storage

3178

Structural Height

90

Outlet Gates

Valve - 0

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock and Soil

Nid Height

90
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.