Cranberry Lakes Dam #5
Key Takeaway
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 25.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ00978 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cranberry Lakes Homeowners' Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cranberry Lakes Dam #5?
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cranberry Lakes Dam #5?
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 is owned by Cranberry Lakes Homeowners' Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cranberry Lakes Dam #5?
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cranberry Lakes Dam #5?
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 has a dam height of 11 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 Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 last inspected?
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 was last inspected on July 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.