Clarks Pond Dam

Mill Creek· Cumberland, New Jersey· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Clarks Pond 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 Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage172 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge288 cfs
NID IDNJ00071

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: January 9, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Division of Fish & Wildlife

State Government

Nearby Dams

East Lake Dam

Cumberland, NJ

High Hazard 17 ft

Upper Lummis Pond Dam

Cumberland, NJ

Low Hazard 8 ft

Sunset Lake Raceway Dam

Cumberland, NJ

Low Hazard 11 ft

Cedar Lake Dam

Cumberland, NJ

Significant Hazard 12 ft

Sunset Lake Dam

Cumberland, NJ

High Hazard 20 ft

Mary Elmer Lake Dam

Cumberland, NJ

Significant Hazard 15 ft

Shaws Mill Pond Dam

Cumberland, NJ

Significant Hazard 15 ft

Silver Lake Dam

Cumberland, NJ

Low Hazard 12 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clarks Pond Dam?

Clarks Pond 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 Clarks Pond Dam?

Clarks Pond Dam is owned by Division of Fish & Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Clarks Pond Dam?

Clarks 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 Clarks Pond Dam?

Clarks Pond 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 Clarks Pond Dam last inspected?

Clarks Pond Dam was last inspected on January 9, 2001. 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.