Lake Minausin
Key Takeaway
Lake Minausin is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1903 and is 123 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00986 |
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
POCONO MANOR, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Minausin?
Lake Minausin 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 Minausin?
Lake Minausin is owned by POCONO MANOR, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Minausin built?
Lake Minausin was completed in 1903, making it 123 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 Minausin?
Lake Minausin 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 Minausin?
Lake Minausin 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 Lake Minausin last inspected?
Lake Minausin was last inspected on June 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.