Clubhouse Lake Dam

N RUCKELS BRANCH· Ocean, New Jersey· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Clubhouse Lake 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 Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage176 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge68 cfs
NID IDNJ00735

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 29, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

USAF AMC

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clubhouse Lake Dam?

Clubhouse 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 Clubhouse Lake Dam?

Clubhouse Lake Dam is owned by USAF AMC (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Clubhouse Lake Dam?

Clubhouse 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 Clubhouse Lake Dam?

Clubhouse Lake 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 Clubhouse Lake Dam last inspected?

Clubhouse Lake Dam was last inspected on March 29, 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.