Sprint Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Sprint Lake, located in Pike, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.


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Summary

The dam, primarily used for recreation, is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 11 feet and a length of 1300 feet, creating a storage capacity of 104.5 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 16.3 acres and is fed by the TR Rattlesnake Creek, enhancing its natural beauty and ecological significance.

Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Sprint Lake is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has not been significantly modified in recent years, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) are currently not in place. With a designated inspection frequency of every 5 years, Sprint Lake serves as a valuable recreational resource for the community while also fulfilling important water management functions in the region.

Overall, Sprint Lake stands as a picturesque example of a privately owned water resource that harmoniously blends recreational enjoyment with environmental stewardship. Its serene waters and surrounding natural landscapes make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

1300

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

TR RATTLESNAKE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.3

Drainage Area

0.33

Nid Storage

104.5

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

11
       
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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.