Removal of 128-Year-Old Dam Restores Natural Creek Channel in Pennsylvania
The Nature Conservancy has successfully removed the O'Connor Reservoir dam, originally built in the late 1800s, allowing Sterry Creek to return to its natural course. Workers lowered the reservoir's water levels and excavated the embankment to complete the project. The removal eliminated the need for a costly artificial channel while improving local water quality. The project also restored a natural floodplain and reconnected stream habitats to the broader Lackawanna River watershed.
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