Glatco Lake

TR OIL CREEK· York, Pennsylvania· Earth· 20 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Glatco Lake is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA)
Dam Length	275 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	73 acre-ft
Normal Storage	56 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	PA01963

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: March 12, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

MAW ASSOCIATES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Glatco Lake?

Glatco Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Glatco Lake?

Glatco Lake is owned by MAW ASSOCIATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Glatco Lake?

Glatco 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 Glatco Lake?

Glatco Lake has a dam height of 20 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 Glatco Lake last inspected?

Glatco Lake was last inspected on March 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.