Clementon Lake Dam

North Branch Big Timber Creek· Camden, New Jersey· Earth· 19 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Clementon Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	19 ft (taller than 70% in NJ)
Dam Length	375 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	114 acre-ft
Normal Storage	76 acre-ft

Surface Area	25 acres
Drainage Area	3 sq mi
Max Discharge	2,750 cfs
NID ID	NJ00410

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: May 24, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Clementon Park Holdings, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clementon Lake Dam?

Clementon Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clementon Lake Dam?

Clementon Lake Dam is owned by Clementon Park Holdings, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Clementon Lake Dam?

Clementon 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 Clementon Lake Dam?

Clementon Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Clementon Lake Dam last inspected?

Clementon Lake Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2021. 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.