Merrill Creek Reservoir

Merrill Creek Reservoir is a 650-acre reservoir surrounded by a 290-acre Environmental Preserve and 2000 additional acres of woods and fields. Its basic purpose is to provide stored water that can be released to the Delaware River to make up for the evaporative water usage at certain electric generating units in times of low flow in the river. In addition to that basic purpose, Merrill Creek Reservoir provides a tranquil setting of water and land that allows people to interact with the natural environment.

SNOWY OWL UPDATE

A snowy owl continues to take up residence at Merrill Creek Reservoir on the downstream left side of the main dam. The bird was first seen on November 9, 2011. The owl can be seen with a spotting scope or binoculars from either the top of the main dam, which is approximately a 2 mile hike from the Boat Ramp, or from the base of the main dam. The base of the main dam is accessible from Reservoir Road. Take Richline Hill Road from Rt 57 and merge onto Reservoir Road, follow to the gate and walk ¼ mile to the viewing area.

Please stay off the rocks and the stairway.