Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake)

APALACHIN CREEK· Susquehanna, Pennsylvania· Built 1952· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake) is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 13.2% in PA)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage568 acre-ft
Normal Storage243 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDPA00052

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: May 29, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

CURTIS L. ESHBAUGH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake)?

Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake) 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 Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake)?

Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake) is owned by CURTIS L. ESHBAUGH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake) built?

Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake) was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake)?

Reflection Lake (Romosa 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 Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake)?

Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake) has a dam height of 11 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 Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake) last inspected?

Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake) was last inspected on May 29, 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.