Aylesworth Creek Dam - Mayfield Dike, located in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, is a rockfill dam constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1970 for flood risk reduction on Aylesworth Creek.
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The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a volume of 419,000 cubic yards, with a storage capacity of 3,040 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam poses a high hazard potential due to the risk of breaching in extreme rainfall events, which could lead to devastating flooding in downstream communities such as Mayfield, Jermyn, Dickson City, and others along the Lackawanna River.
To manage and reduce the risk of potential flooding, the US Army Corps of Engineers conducts regular inspections, maintenance, and monitoring of the Mayfield Dike. They have an Emergency Action Plan in place, regularly updated and tested through emergency response exercises with federal, state, and local authorities. The Corps closely monitors weather forecasts to anticipate high water events and issue timely flood warnings to downstream communities. While the risk of a breach remains, the proactive measures taken by USACE aim to minimize the impact and protect the safety of residents in the event of a flood emergency.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
390 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
AYLESWORTH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
3040 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock and Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Keen Lake Camping and Cottage Resort
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Lackawanna State Park
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Carpenter Town
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