Nick Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Crescent Lake Lake Verex
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Nick Pond, located in Auburn Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, is a private recreational earth dam completed in 1996.
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Summary
With a height of 10 feet and a length of 240 feet, it has a storage capacity of 308 acre-feet and serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Nick Pond is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its modest size, Nick Pond has a significant hazard potential, prompting a biennial inspection frequency to maintain its satisfactory condition. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering a surface area of 19 acres for various water-based activities. While the dam does not pose an immediate risk, its risk assessment and management measures are yet to be fully developed, indicating a need for continued monitoring and preparedness to address any potential emergencies.
With its tranquil setting and ample recreational opportunities, Nick Pond embodies the harmony between human enjoyment and responsible water resource management. As a privately-owned earth dam, it stands as a testament to the importance of balancing environmental stewardship with the need for safe and sustainable water infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Nick Pond exemplifies the intersection of leisure and conservation, inviting visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature while respecting the inherent risks and obligations that come with managing a vital resource like water.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
240 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR NICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.78 |
Nid Storage |
308 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Nick Pond