Lake Akiba
Key Takeaway
Lake Akiba is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. 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 | 22 ft (taller than 48.9% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00640 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
AKIBA CA, LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Akiba?
Lake Akiba 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 Lake Akiba?
Lake Akiba is owned by AKIBA CA, LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Akiba built?
Lake Akiba was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Lake Akiba?
Lake Akiba 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 Lake Akiba?
Lake Akiba has a dam height of 22 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 Lake Akiba last inspected?
Lake Akiba was last inspected on January 11, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.