The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced a dam replacement project at Tobyhanna State Park in Monroe and Wayne counties, which will include replacement of the dam structure and the altering of fishing restrictions before a complete lake drawdown.

Built in the 1950s, the dam at Tobyhanna will be brought up to current standards.

“The project will involve replacing the dam, in-kind, and a new spillway. Currently, the dam is not meeting the needs for maximum flooding, so we will increase its height during this process as well,” said Alex Stout, Bureau of State Parks Assistant Regional Manager. “The infrastructure improvements to the dam and spillway are critical for the safety and operations at the park.”

For more information contact the park office at 570-894-8336 or tobyhannasp@pa.gov.