RIVER GAUGE · LACKAWAXEN RIVER
Lackawaxen River at Prompton Lake Dam
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Water level1124.90 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1205 ft
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2006 | 1156.44 ft | — |
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