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EAST STROUDSBURG

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Sambo Creek
April 13, 2025


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East Stroudsburg, also known as Upper Reservoir, is a local government-owned water supply dam located in Middle Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania. Built in 1936, this Earth dam stands at 48 feet high and stretches 738 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1,472 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Sambo Creek and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.

With a surface area of 57 acres and a drainage area of 1.68 square miles, East Stroudsburg plays a vital role in supplying water to the surrounding community. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition and last underwent an inspection in April 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of this important water resource infrastructure for East Stroudsburg and its residents.

Year_Completed 1936
Dam_Height 48
River_Or_Stream SAMBO CREEK
Dam_Length 738
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 57
Drainage_Area 1.68
Nid_Storage 1472
Hazard_Potential High
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 48
       

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