Echo Lake
Key Takeaway
Echo Lake is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 8.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00957 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ECHO LAKE DEVELOPMENT CO INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Echo Lake?
Echo Lake is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Echo Lake?
Echo Lake is owned by ECHO LAKE DEVELOPMENT CO INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Echo Lake built?
Echo Lake was completed in 1911, making it 115 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Echo Lake?
Echo Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Echo Lake?
Echo Lake has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Echo Lake last inspected?
Echo Lake was last inspected on June 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.