Tingley Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Tingley Lake, located in Harford Township, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned body of water primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

The dam at Tingley Lake is a stone structure with a height of 7 feet and a length of 75 feet, completed in 1919. The lake has a storage capacity of 1040 acre-feet and covers an area of 42 acres, with a drainage area of 1.4 square miles.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulates Tingley Lake, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. The dam at Tingley Lake has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition. The last inspection took place in June 2018, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. The lake serves as a vital recreational resource in the region, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.

Despite its modest size, Tingley Lake plays a significant role in providing recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. Its historical stone dam, built over a century ago, serves as a reminder of the importance of proper water resource management. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and integrity of structures like the dam at Tingley Lake will be essential in preserving this valuable natural asset for future generations.

Year Completed

1919

Dam Length

75

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

EAST BRANCH LESLIE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Stone

Surface Area

42

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

1040

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

7
       
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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.