Beltzville Dam

Beltzville Dam The dam is located on Pohopoco Creek 4 1/2 miles from its confluence with the Lehigh River TERMS OF USE
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Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boati...
09/04/2026

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boating with a buddy. Assign a "Water Watcher" to keep eyes on children constantly. Remember, drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. Have a safe and happy holiday! Please Wear It

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09/04/2026

Beltzville Lake – 04 September 2026

Lake elevation 628.23
Inflow- 115cfs
Outflow- 87cfs
Stream temp- 57.4
Precip: 0.32”
24hr QPF- 0.00”
72hr QPF- 0.00”
Gate change: N/C

Lehigh River:
Lehighton- 707cfs
Walnutport- 1020cfs

09/03/2026

Beltzville Lake – 03 September 2026

Lake elevation 628.15
Inflow- 144cfs
Outflow- 87cfs
Stream temp- 57.2
Precip: 0.81”
24hr QPF- 0.25”
72hr QPF- 0.25”
Gate change: N/C

Lehigh River:
Lehighton- 639cfs
Walnutport- 861cfs

When paddling on rivers, steer clear of commercial vessels. They have the right of way in a navigation channel. Human-po...
09/02/2026

When paddling on rivers, steer clear of commercial vessels. They have the right of way in a navigation channel. Human-powered vessels should avoid commercial traffic. Boats don’t have brakes and it takes an average of ¾ to 1½ miles for a towboat pushing barges to stop.

09/02/2026

Beltzville Lake – 02 September 2026

Lake elevation 628.11
Inflow- 73cfs
Outflow- 87cfs
Stream temp- 57.4
Precip: 0.16”
24hr QPF- 0.50”
72hr QPF- 0.75”
Gate change: N/C

Lehigh River:
Lehighton- 492cfs
Walnutport- 628cfs

09/01/2026

Beltzville Lake – 01 September 2026

Lake elevation 628.12
Inflow- 67cfs
Outflow- 87cfs
Stream temp- 62.2
Precip: 0.08”
24hr QPF- 0.50”
72hr QPF- 1.25”
Gate change: N/C

Lehigh River:
Lehighton- 461cfs
Walnutport- 595cfs

08/31/2026

Beltzville Lake – 31 August 2026

Lake elevation 628.14
Inflow- 68cfs
Outflow- 87cfs
Stream temp- 62.4
Precip: 0.00”
24hr QPF- 0.25”
72hr QPF- 1.00”
Gate change: N/C

Lehigh River:
Lehighton- 486cfs
Walnutport- 686cfs

08/28/2026

Beltzville Lake – 28 August 2026

Lake elevation 628.18
Inflow- 154cfs
Outflow- 87cfs
Stream temp- 62.2
Precip: 0.55”
24hr QPF- 0.00”
72hr QPF- 0.00”
Gate change: N/C

Lehigh River:
Lehighton- 559cfs
Walnutport- 740cfs

You wouldn’t want to leave them behind, would you?Stay safe while recreating by being aware of your surroundings and alw...
08/28/2026

You wouldn’t want to leave them behind, would you?
Stay safe while recreating by being aware of your surroundings and always wearing your life jacket.

08/27/2026

Beltzville Lake – 27 August 2026

Lake elevation 628.12
Inflow- 87cfs
Outflow- 87cfs
Stream temp- 62.4
Precip: 0.02”
24hr QPF- 0.25”
72hr QPF- 0.25”
Gate change: N/C

Lehigh River:
Lehighton- 455cfs
Walnutport- 606cfs

Address

2145 Pohopoco Drive
Lehighton, PA
18235

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Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
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