National Dam Inspection Program. Fords Lake Dam (NDI ID Number PA-00298, DER ID Number 35-64), Susquehanna River Basin, Buttermilk Creek, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Fish Commission. Phase I Inspection Report,

Abstract

Fords Lake Dam is located on Buttermilk Creek in Newton Township, Lackawanna County, one-half mile north of Schultzville, Pennsylvania. Purpose of Dam was for public fishing. The overall appearance of the dam is very poor. Deficiencies observed during the field inspection are illustrated on the General Plan. The profile and typical sections of the dam are presented and are based on field survey made the day of the inspection. On the inspection date (12/08/80), the lake level was at elevation 1146.8, about 0.2 foot below spillway crest. Pertinent features observed are shown in photographs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA101289

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  • Gideon Yachin

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  • Human Systems

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  • Climate Change
  • Computer Programs
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Drainage Basins
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Gate Valves
  • Gates
  • Groundwater
  • Inspection
  • Masonry
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Visual Inspection

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  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.