Cedar Lake Dam

Hospitality Branch-TR· Gloucester, New Jersey· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cedar Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.9% in NJ)
Dam Length860 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,000 cfs
NID IDNJ00710

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: March 1, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey

Private

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Braddock Lake Dam

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Timber Lakes Dam

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Sunset Lake Dam

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Lake George Dam

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Low Hazard 12 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cedar Lake Dam?

Cedar 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 Cedar Lake Dam?

Cedar Lake Dam is owned by Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Cedar Lake Dam?

Cedar 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 Cedar Lake Dam?

Cedar Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Cedar Lake Dam last inspected?

Cedar Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2013. 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.