Amphibious Lake Dam

NEWBOLD RUN· Burlington, New Jersey· Built 1967· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Amphibious Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in NJ)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
Year Modified2008
NID IDNJ00457

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 31, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

USAF AMC

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Amphibious Lake Dam?

Amphibious Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Amphibious Lake Dam?

Amphibious Lake Dam is owned by USAF AMC (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Amphibious Lake Dam built?

Amphibious Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Amphibious Lake Dam?

Amphibious Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Amphibious Lake Dam?

Amphibious Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Amphibious Lake Dam last inspected?

Amphibious Lake Dam was last inspected on August 31, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.