Francis E. Walter Dam
1961 establishments in PennsylvaniaBuildings and structures in Luzerne County, PennsylvaniaDams completed in 1961Dams in PennsylvaniaEarth-filled dams
The Francis E. Walter Dam is an embankment dam located in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, U.S. Constructed in 1961 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, it spans the Lehigh River at its confluence with the tributary Bear Creek, creating the Francis E. Walter Reservoir. Although the dam was originally constructed for flood management, its reservoir has since become a popular recreational area for fishing, kayaking, and boating. Its original name was Bear Creek Dam, but was renamed for local United States Representative Francis E. Walter in 1963.
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Francis E. Walter Dam Road, Kidder Township
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Francis E. Walter Dam Road
Kidder Township
Pennsylvania, United States
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