Stairway Lake

TR DELAWARE RIVER· Pike, Pennsylvania· Built 1955· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Stairway Lake is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDPA00760

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: January 5, 2021
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 Stairway Lake?

Stairway 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 Stairway Lake?

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

When was Stairway Lake built?

Stairway Lake was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Stairway Lake?

Stairway 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 Stairway Lake?

Stairway Lake has a dam height of 12 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 Stairway Lake last inspected?

Stairway Lake was last inspected on January 5, 2021. 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.