Sky View Lake (Pa-440) is a picturesque water resource located in Pike, Pennsylvania, within Greene Township.
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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 |
Little Bush Kill At Edgemere
|
2cfs |
Lackawaxen River At Hawley
|
117cfs |
Swiftwater Creek At Swiftwater
|
6cfs |
Brodhead Creek Near Analomink
|
28cfs |
Lackawaxen River At Rowland
|
225cfs |
Bush Kill At Shoemakers
|
33cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Wilson Campground
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Promised Land State Park
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Ironwood Point Rec Area - PPL
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Ledgedale Rec Area
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White Deer Camp
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Carpathian Village
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