Action Stage
1205 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
1205 ft
The level at which the reservoir begins to spill. The emergency spillway is an ungated, excavated channel located along the reservoir rim. Discharge through the emergency spillway is uncontrolled and intended to prevent overtopping and catastrophic failure of the dam during a high water event. Significant flooding can occur during spillway flow. Please pay attention to messaging from your local authorities if water is observed flowing through the spillway.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2006 | 1156.44 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PMTP1
River
Lackawaxen River
County
Wayne, PA
Coordinates
41.5884°N, 75.3271°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lackawaxen River at Prompton Lake Dam?
The Lackawaxen River at Prompton Lake Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01428900) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Lackawaxen River at Prompton Lake Dam?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Lackawaxen River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lackawaxen River at Prompton Lake Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Lackawaxen River at Prompton Lake Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.5884°N, 75.3271°W. USGS site number: 01428900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey