Aylesworth Creek Lake, Pennsylvania

Aylesworth Creek Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers dam control project with a drainage area of 6.2 miles. The project was operationally complete in October 1970 with the reservoir extending 4,600 feet upstream.

The recreation area is operated and maintained by Lackawanna County. This 4-acre lake features a beach, picnic area and hiking trails and is located near East Jermyn, in Lackawanna County, about 10 miles upstream from Scranton on US 6.

Facilities:

• Operated by Lackawanna County
   
• Swimming areas, picnic areas, hiking trails.

Operation:

• Recreation: June 28 to Labor Day

Phone:  570-342-7711

Project Location:  The dam is located in Archbald Borough on Aylesworth Creek approximately 1.0 miles above its confluence with the Lackawanna River. To view a location map, click here.

Local Points of Interest - Visit the Lackawanna County web site learn additional information about the area or to visit other attractions.

Authorization: The project was authorized by Flood Control Act of Oct. 23, 1962 (Public Law 87-874) and is described in Senate Document No. 141, 87th Congress, second session.

Cost: The federal cost was $3,290,000.

District Project Manager:   George Bielen, (570) 275-9505