Egypt Meadow Lake
Key Takeaway
Egypt Meadow Lake is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00305 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DCNR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Egypt Meadow Lake?
Egypt Meadow Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Egypt Meadow Lake?
Egypt Meadow Lake is owned by DCNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Egypt Meadow Lake built?
Egypt Meadow Lake was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Egypt Meadow Lake?
Egypt Meadow 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 Egypt Meadow Lake?
Egypt Meadow Lake has a dam height of 8 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 Egypt Meadow Lake last inspected?
Egypt Meadow Lake was last inspected on July 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.