Caputo Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Caputo is a privately owned dam located in Lackawaxen Township, Pennsylvania, along Teddyuskung Creek.


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Summary

The dam, primarily used for recreation purposes, is an earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 350 feet. It has a storage capacity of 27.5 acre-feet and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Caputo is in fair condition according to the last inspection conducted in December 2019. The dam is inspected every two years, and its emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness are currently unknown. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency and is not under the jurisdiction of any congressional representative.

As a water resource enthusiast or climate advocate, the data on Caputo provides valuable insights into the state of this particular dam and the potential risks it poses. Understanding the condition and regulatory oversight of dams like Caputo is crucial for ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and the protection of water resources in the area.

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TEDDYUSKUNG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

1.61

Nid Storage

27.5

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.