No Stopping Standing or Parking

I saw this sign at the top of the Francis Walter Dam, and I think it is somewhat amusing.  "No stopping, standing or parking," but you could probably get away with walking very, very slowly.  

Francis Walter Dam After the Rains

The water level has risen significantly at the Francis Walter Dam reservoir over the past two weeks.  Extensive debris from the recent flooding streams has built up along the edge of the dam.

Looking East Across the Francis Walter Dam Reservoir

Click on this picture of the Francis Walter Dam Reservoir to enlarge it and you can see where the road rises up out of the water on the east side of the lake.  You can drive across the road when the water level is low, but that is not likely to happen soon with edge of hurricane Irene tracking toward the Poconos and due to arrive tomorrow night.  This reservoir will likely be filled to the rim by Monday.

Frances E. Walter Dam Reservoir

This picture shows the Frances E. Walter Dam Reservoir, viewed from the top of the dam. 

The Frances E. Walter Reservoir is just a twenty-five minute car ride from Scranton and a fifteen minute ride from Wilkes-Barre.  This man-made lake is a great site for boating and fishing with the lake being stocked with trout every year. 

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This view looks down the reservoir-side dam face at the road which disappears under water.    When the water level is very low the road can be used to get to the other side of the reservoir.

                                                                                   

This road is best traveled by boat.