Francis E. Walter Dam & Reservoir
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N 41° 06.743 W 075° 43.306
18T E 439401 N 4551484
Flood control dam.
Waymark Code: WMPQB5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2015
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Francis W. Walter Dam & Reservoir, constructed in 1961, and has prevented nearly $180 Million in flood damages to the Lehigh River Valley. Located east of White Haven, the dam is 3,00 feet long, 234 feet high, 30 feet wide and has a flood control storage od 107,815 acre feet.
Waterway where the dam is located: White Haven
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: 234 Feet
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Date built: Not listed
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