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Needle is a privately owned earth dam located in Benton Township, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, along the TR Tunkhannock Creek. It was completed in 1974 and serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 11 feet and spans 185 feet in length, creating a surface area of 35 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, Needle is currently in poor condition, as indicated by the last inspection in May 2019.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Needle is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures are unclear, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to keep track of Needle's maintenance and potential hazards to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Year_Completed | 1974 |
Dam_Height | 11 |
River_Or_Stream | TR TUNKHANNOCK CREEK |
Dam_Length | 185 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 35 |
Drainage_Area | 3.8 |
Nid_Storage | 140 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 11 |
LACKAWANNA RIVER AT OLD FORGE | 5100cfs |
WEST BRANCH LACKAWAXEN RIVER AT PROMPTON | 2130cfs |
DELAWARE RIVER AT LORDVILLE NY | 20000cfs |
LACKAWAXEN RIVER NEAR HONESDALE | 4250cfs |
TUNKHANNOCK CREEK NEAR TUNKHANNOCK | 5010cfs |
DELAWARE RIVER AT CALLICOON NY | 23700cfs |
LACKAWANNA R BL LEGGETTS CREEK AT SCRANTON | 2700cfs |