Burnt Bog Dam

Cedar Run· Burlington, New Jersey· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Burnt Bog Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 46.2% in NJ)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge172 cfs
NID IDNJ00861

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: No
Last Inspection: November 27, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Lakeside at Medford Homeowners

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burnt Bog Dam?

Burnt Bog 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 Burnt Bog Dam?

Burnt Bog Dam is owned by Lakeside at Medford Homeowners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Burnt Bog Dam?

Burnt Bog 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 Burnt Bog Dam?

Burnt Bog Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Burnt Bog Dam last inspected?

Burnt Bog Dam was last inspected on November 27, 2018. 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.