Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania

About Shamokin Dam

Set in the central part of Pennsylvania, Shamokin Dam is a small town, home to 1,633 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Shamokin Dam is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.84 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 888 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Shamokin Dam Unique

• The only place in America named Shamokin Dam — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Shamokin Dam

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Bob Evans — american
• Chinahouse Buffet — chinese
• Hoss's Steak & Sea House — seafood
• Skeeter's Pit BBQ

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