Werrys Lake

TR SAND HILL CREEK· Monroe, Pennsylvania· Built 1929· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Werrys Lake is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA)
Dam Length245 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)
NID IDPA00997

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: October 22, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

LAKE OF THE PINES COMMUNITY ASSOC. INC. MGMT AGENT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Werrys Lake?

Werrys 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 Werrys Lake?

Werrys Lake is owned by LAKE OF THE PINES COMMUNITY ASSOC. INC. MGMT AGENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Werrys Lake built?

Werrys Lake was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Werrys Lake?

Werrys 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 Werrys Lake?

Werrys 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 Werrys Lake last inspected?

Werrys Lake was last inspected on October 22, 2020. 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.