Lake La Tsuga
Key Takeaway
Lake La Tsuga is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1877 and is 149 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1877 (149 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01535 |
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
LAKEVIEW MANOR LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake La Tsuga?
Lake La Tsuga 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 Lake La Tsuga?
Lake La Tsuga is owned by LAKEVIEW MANOR LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake La Tsuga built?
Lake La Tsuga was completed in 1877, making it 149 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 La Tsuga?
Lake La Tsuga serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake La Tsuga?
Lake La Tsuga 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 Lake La Tsuga last inspected?
Lake La Tsuga was last inspected on June 16, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.