Sky View Lake (Pa-440) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Sky View Lake (Pa-440) is a picturesque water resource located in Pike, Pennsylvania, within Greene Township.


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Summary

Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this local government-owned earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 600 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 917 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres, this dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along Wilson Creek.

Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Sky View Lake offers recreational opportunities in addition to its flood control functions. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulates and inspects this dam, ensuring its safety and compliance with state permitting and enforcement requirements. With a relatively small drainage area of 1.8 square miles, this dam plays a critical role in managing water flow in the region.

While Sky View Lake may pose a high hazard potential, its essential role in flood risk reduction and water management cannot be overstated. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and oversight of dams like Sky View Lake become increasingly crucial in safeguarding communities and the environment from potential disasters.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

WILSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Drainage Area

1.8

Nid Storage

917

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.