Springton Lake, Pennsylvania, Drinking-water reservoir in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Springton Lake is a 391-acre drinking-water reservoir in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, held back by a dam built in 1931 across Crum Creek. It lies within Newtown, Marple and Upper Providence townships. The lake holds largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, pan fish, trout and catfish.

The reservoir was created in 1931 when a dam was built across Crum Creek to supply drinking water to the surrounding communities. Over the decades, it became a key part of the local water infrastructure, serving the area consistently for nearly a century.

Fishing from the Gradyville Road entrance in Newtown Township ended within the last two decades, but the reservoir still holds largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, pan fish, trout and catfish. Anglers remember that access; Aqua America security now patrols the water during daylight hours.

Fishing from the Gradyville Road entrance in Newtown Township ended about two decades ago, so the reservoir is not open to anglers or boaters. Aqua America security patrols the water during daylight hours. The lake lies near Pennsylvania Route 252 and stretches about 1.8 km north to south and 2.3 km east to west.

Fishing from the Gradyville Road entrance in Newtown Township ended within the last two decades, but the water still holds largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, pan fish, trout and catfish. Daytime patrols by Aqua America security watch over the supply.