Stookey Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Stookey is a private dam located in Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania, along the Schuder Creek.


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Summary

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, this earth dam stands at 10 feet in height and stretches 50 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, Stookey offers a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres within a drainage area of 1.5 square miles.

Despite its modest size, Stookey holds a significant hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in August 2020. While no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently in place, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its location in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, Stookey serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community while also posing a potential risk that necessitates ongoing monitoring and management measures to mitigate any hazards that may arise.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Stookey presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam that intertwines human recreation with environmental stewardship. As a regulated structure in Pennsylvania, Stookey embodies the intersection of state oversight, private ownership, and public safety in managing water resources for both leisure and flood control purposes. By understanding the complexities of maintaining dams like Stookey, enthusiasts can delve into the intricate balance between harnessing water for human enjoyment and safeguarding against potential risks associated with dam failure.

Dam Length

50

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

SCHUDER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

1.5

Nid Storage

15

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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.