Atco Lake Dam

Hays Mill Creek· Camden, New Jersey· Earth· 8 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Atco Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
NID IDNJ00415

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 23, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

County of Camden Park Commission

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Atco Lake Dam?

Atco Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Atco Lake Dam?

Atco Lake Dam is owned by County of Camden Park Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Atco Lake Dam?

Atco 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 Atco Lake Dam?

Atco Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Atco Lake Dam last inspected?

Atco Lake Dam was last inspected on July 23, 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.