Oakland Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Oakland, located in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, is a public utility with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This picturesque area is home to a Timber Crib dam completed in 1896 on the Susquehanna River, providing a storage capacity of 700 acre-feet and a surface area of 70 acres. The dam stands at 18 feet tall and stretches 655 feet in length, serving as a hub for hydroelectric power generation and recreational activities.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management measures. Despite its age, the Oakland dam continues to be a vital resource for the community, offering both environmental benefits and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the Oakland dam stands as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices. With its historical significance and natural beauty, this site serves as a valuable asset in the region's efforts to adapt to changing environmental conditions and protect its water supply for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1896

Dam Length

655

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Timber Crib

Surface Area

70

Drainage Area

2160

Nid Storage

700

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.