Promised Land Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Promised Land, located in Pike, Pennsylvania, is a state-owned recreational dam built in 1919 with a primary purpose of providing recreation opportunities.


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Summary

The dam, made of earth and buttress core types, stands at 16 feet high and stretches 125 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 5048 acre-feet. Situated on the EAST BR WALLENPAUPACK CREEK, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is regularly inspected, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.

Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Promised Land remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a surface area of 438 acres and a drainage area of 6.6 square miles, the dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor activities. Its last inspection in June 2020 highlighted its ongoing safety measures, and the dam has been modified structurally in 2004 and updated in other ways in 2018. Promised Land stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the preservation of natural habitats in the face of changing climates.

Years Modified

2004 - Structural, 2018 - Other

Year Completed

1919

Dam Length

125

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

EAST BR WALLENPAUPACK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

438

Drainage Area

6.6

Nid Storage

5048

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.