Showing posts with label Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Show all posts

Monday, August 17, 2026

DEP Declares Lake Wynonah Dam ‘Unsafe,’ Calls for Immediate Complete Drawdown

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has officially designated the Lake Wynonah Dam in Schuylkill County as “Unsafe” and is calling for the immediate complete drawdown of the reservoir as state officials cite longstanding seepage, a deteriorating spillway and concerns over the dam’s ability to safely handle a major flood.