Blue Mt Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Blue Mt Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 85% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,575 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00531 |
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
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Mt Lake Dam?
Blue Mt 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 Mt Lake Dam?
Blue Mt Lake Dam is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Mt Lake Dam built?
Blue Mt Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Blue Mt Lake Dam?
Blue Mt Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blue Mt Lake Dam?
Blue Mt Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Mt Lake Dam last inspected?
Blue Mt Lake Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.