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Beechwood Lake (Pa-454) is a captivating water resource nestled in Tioga, Pennsylvania, managed by the state with regulatory oversight from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 63 feet and stretches 1030 feet in length, completed in 1963 for flood risk reduction along East Beech Woods Creek. With a storage capacity of 2400 acre-feet, this dam serves both flood risk reduction and recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 67 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its high hazard potential, Beechwood Lake maintains a fair condition assessment, last inspected in November 2020 with a frequency of once per year. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unspecified, but its strategic location in Clymer Township underscores the importance of its role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With its serene surroundings and crucial flood protection capabilities, Beechwood Lake stands as a vital water resource for both environmental enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
Year_Completed | 1963 |
Dam_Height | 63 |
River_Or_Stream | EAST BEECH WOODS CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1030 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 67 |
Drainage_Area | 3.3 |
Nid_Storage | 2400 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 63 |
CANISTEO R BELOW CANACADEA CR @ HORNELL NY | 162cfs |
NEWTOWN CREEK AT ELMIRA NY | 11cfs |
CANACADEA CREEK NEAR HORNELL NY | 62cfs |
TIOGA RIVER AT LINDLEY NY | 1150cfs |
CHEMUNG RIVER AT ELMIRA NY | 3440cfs |
TIOGA RIVER NEAR ERWINS NY | 2080cfs |
TUSCARORA CREEK ABOVE SOUTH ADDISON NY | 162cfs |