National Dam Inspection Program. Belmont Lake Dam, NDS ID PA.-00163, DER ID 64-21. Delaware River Basin W. Branch Lackawaxen River, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Belmont Lake Dam is a 27.5 foot high earth embankment across the West Branch of the Lackawaxen River. The dam has a maximum length of approximately 600 feet, and impounds a 172-acre lake. The dam was reconstructed in 1959 by adding fill over and around an existing embankment constructed about 1830. Available drawings and literature indicate that drainage blankets, grout curtains and cutoff trenches were not included in the design of this structure. The materials used for the original embankment are unknown. The upstream slope is protected with 18 inches of hand-placed riprap on a 6-inch gravel filter layer. The downstream slope is protected with vegetation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA068705