Hopewell Lake Dam
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lightnin Bug
N 40° 12.260 W 075° 46.670
18T E 433802 N 4450726
Hopewell Lake dam at French Creek State Park in Southeastern PA.
Waymark Code: WM2ZQ4
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
Views: 53

The dam impounds waters from Scotts Run to form Hopewell Lake in French Creek State Park. The lake is used for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized water sports. This dam has two spillways, a scenic, rocky one at a lower elevation and a larger cement one at a higher elevation if lake levels get too high.
Waterway where the dam is located: Scotts Run

Main use of the Water Dam: Recreation Area

Material used in the structure: embankment

Height of Dam: about 25 ft

Fishing Allowed: yes

Date built: Not listed

Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed

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