Type reservoir Surface area 1,730 acres (700 ha) Length 9,656 m Shore length 37 km | Basin countries United States Area 7.001 km² Surface elevation 292 m | |
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Location Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States, near Howard Max. length 6 miles (9.7 km) (approx.) Max. width less than 1 mile (1.6 km) | ||
Foster joseph sayers reservoir top 6 facts
Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir is a reservoir located near the borough of Howard, Pennsylvania. The lake is formed due to the damming of Bald Eagle Creek, a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River, as well as other smaller creeks. The dam was created in 1971 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to prevent flooding and continue water quality down stream.
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- Foster joseph sayers reservoir top 6 facts
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Map of Foster Joseph Sayers Lake, Pennsylvania 16841, USA
The lake is named in honor of Foster Joseph Sayers a World War II hero from the nearby town of Howard. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his acts of bravery at the battle near Thionville, France in 1944.
Also in 1971 the formation of Bald Eagle State Park occurred with the formation of the new lake, bringing boating, fishing and swimming to the area.
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