Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam

Belcher Creek-TR· Passaic, New Jersey· Earth· 8 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bubbling Springs Lower Pond 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 Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Surface Area2 acres
NID IDNJ01014

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: April 6, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Township of West Milford

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam?

Bubbling Springs Lower Pond 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 Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam?

Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam is owned by Township of West Milford (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam?

Bubbling Springs Lower Pond 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 Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam?

Bubbling Springs Lower Pond 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 Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam last inspected?

Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam was last inspected on April 6, 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.