Saw Creek Club Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Saw Creek Club, located in Pike, Pennsylvania, is a private recreation area with a dam constructed in 1919 on Saw Creek.


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Summary

The dam, primarily designed for recreational purposes, is an earth structure with a height of 20 feet and a length of 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 590 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is in poor condition and has a high hazard potential, making regular inspections crucial to ensure public safety.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Saw Creek Club is regulated and permitted by the state, with inspections and enforcement measures in place. The dam's spillway, consisting of an uncontrolled design with a width of 231 feet, poses a moderate risk (Rank 3) of failure. While the dam's drainage area is relatively small at 16.4 square miles, it is essential to monitor the structure's integrity and implement risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding community from flooding events.

With its historical significance and recreational value, Saw Creek Club serves as a vital asset in Porter Township. However, the dam's deteriorating condition underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and risk assessment to ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of this water resource for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1919

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

SAW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

56

Drainage Area

16.4

Nid Storage

590

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.