Basin No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Coleman Giovannini
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Basin No 2, located in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1992 primarily for flood risk reduction along Tunkhannock Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50.16 acre-feet. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment indicates a fair status as of the last inspection in December 2020.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Basin No 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam is situated in Scott Township, under the jurisdiction of the state, with a drainage area of 0.37 square miles. Although no specific spillway type or maximum discharge is listed, the dam's purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its critical role in mitigating potential flooding events along Tunkhannock Creek. Despite its fair condition, ongoing risk management and regular inspections help to maintain the dam's integrity for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TUNKHANNOCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
50.16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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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