National Dam Inspection Program. Lake Watawga Dam (NDI ID Number PA-00098, DER ID Number 64-38), Delaware River Basin, Tributary to Lehigh River, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,

Based on criteria established for these studies, Lake Watawga Dam is judged to be unsafe, nonemergency, because the spillway capacity is seriously inadequate. The recommended Spillway Design Flood (SDF) for the size and hazard classification of the dam varies from 1/2 the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) to the PMF. Based on the criteria and the downstream conditions, the selected SDF is the PMF. Based on existing conditions, the spillway will pass about 14 percent of the PMF before overtopping of the dam occurs. It is judged that the dam would fail during the PMF. Failure of the dam would increase the hazard for loss of life downstream. As a whole, the dam is judged to be in fair condition. Deficiencies exist that are considered to be indicative of potential stability problems for the spillway. There is no functional outlet works at the dam. Maintenance at the dam is inadequate.