Aylesworth Creek Dam - Mayfield Dike Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.