Blue Heron Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Blue Heron Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ00672 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Division of Fish & Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Heron Lake Dam?
Blue Heron 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 Blue Heron Lake Dam?
Blue Heron Lake Dam is owned by Division of Fish & Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Blue Heron Lake Dam?
Blue Heron 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 Blue Heron Lake Dam?
Blue Heron Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Blue Heron Lake Dam last inspected?
Blue Heron Lake Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.