Little Pine Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Little Pine Creek is a state-regulated dam located in Lycoming, Pennsylvania, with its primary purpose being flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at 113 feet in height and spans 1123 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 35,500 acre-feet. With a surface area of 94 acres and a drainage area of 165.4 square miles, Little Pine Creek plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its important flood risk reduction function, Little Pine Creek is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment. Its risk assessment is classified as very high, emphasizing the need for proper maintenance and potential risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness are currently unknown, highlighting the importance of ensuring the safety and integrity of this critical infrastructure for the surrounding community.

With the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection overseeing its state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, Little Pine Creek serves as a vital asset for water resource management and flood protection in the area. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water infrastructure, maintaining and improving the condition of dams like Little Pine Creek will be essential for safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the threats of flooding and water scarcity.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

1123

Dam Height

113

River Or Stream

LITTLE PINE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

94

Drainage Area

165.4

Nid Storage

35500

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

113
       
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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.
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