Lily Pond

TR SAWKILL CREEK· Pike, Pennsylvania· Built 1898· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Lily Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1898 and is 128 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 21.2% in PA)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage179 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1898 (128 years old)
NID IDPA01086

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 23, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

DCNR

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lily Pond?

Lily Pond 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 Lily Pond?

Lily Pond is owned by DCNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lily Pond built?

Lily Pond was completed in 1898, making it 128 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 Lily Pond?

Lily Pond 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 Lily Pond?

Lily Pond has a dam height of 13 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 Lily Pond last inspected?

Lily Pond was last inspected on July 23, 2018. 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.