Reflection Lake (Romosa Lake)
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 Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 568 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00052 |
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
CURTIS L. ESHBAUGH
Private
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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.