Cifrese Dam

Dawsons Creek· Morris, New Jersey· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Cifrese Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 87% in NJ)
Dam Length533 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge403 cfs
NID IDNJ00848

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: October 28, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Mendham Lake Estates Homeowners' Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cifrese Dam?

Cifrese 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 Cifrese Dam?

Cifrese Dam is owned by Mendham Lake Estates Homeowners' Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Cifrese Dam?

Cifrese Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cifrese Dam?

Cifrese Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Cifrese Dam last inspected?

Cifrese Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2022. 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.