each year that regularly releases water in the summer for whitewater rafting and stores water in the fall and spring to benefit fish populations in the reservoir. Recreation Boating, kayaking, and canoeing There are two separate launch points into the reservoir: one for motor boats and one for kayaks and other human-powered watercraft. Motor boats are limited to , so popular water sports like water-skiing aren't feasible in the reservoir. Fishing Fishing is a common activity at the dam, both in the reservoir and the Lehigh River it feeds. Species commonly caught include trout and smallmouth bass. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regularly stocks the Lehigh River at the dam with brown and rainbow trout raised in hatcheries at the end of winter to shore up fish populations. Other recreation Multiple fields for baseball, soccer, a disc golf course, and other sports; they are located near the dam. The dam is surrounded by Pennsylvania State Game Lands (where licensed hunters can harvest deer, turkey, and other game). Other activities enjoyed by visitors include hiking and picnicking. References External links Earth-filled dams Dams in Pennsylvania Dams completed in 1961 Buildings and structures in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 1961 establishments in Pennsylvania