Wilsonville Dam

Wilsonville Dam Quick Facts

Location: Pike, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 41.45944, -75.185373
River: Wallenpaupack Creek River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Concrete Earth Gravity
Commissioned: 1926
Dam Height: 68 ft (21 m)
Dam Length: 1,275 ft (389 m)
Dam Capacity: 270,000 acre-ft (333,040 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Wilsonville Dam Information

Wilsonville Dam is a concrete earth gravity dam located about 1 miles from Hawley, Pike, Pennsylvania.

The dam, which is on the Wallenpaupack Creek River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by Ebasco Services, Inc. and commissioned in 1926 and is currently owned by BIF III Holtwood LLC.

Wilsonville Dam Structure

The Wilsonville Dam is approximately 1,275 feet (389 m) long, 68 feet (21 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Wilsonville Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 132,000 acre-ft (162,819 Ml) and maximum capacity of 270,000 acre-ft (333,040 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 5,700 acres (2,307 ha) and the total catchment area is 228 square miles (591 square kilometres).

Wilsonville Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 56700 cubic feet per second (1606 cubic metres per second).

Wilsonville Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Wilsonville Dam
Pike, Pennsylvania
Height (ft)
68
Length (Ft)
1,275
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
270,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
228
Hoover Dam
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Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

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Wilsonville Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Wilsonville Dam?

Wilsonville Dam is in Pennsylvania.

In which county is the Wilsonville Dam?

Wilsonville Dam is in Pike County.

How high is the Wilsonville Dam?

Wilsonville Dam is 68 feet high.

How long is the Wilsonville Dam?

Wilsonville Dam is 1,275 feet long.

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Wilsonville Dam

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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