Culvers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Culvers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Normal Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 585 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00611 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Normanoch Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Culvers Lake Dam?
Culvers 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 Culvers Lake Dam?
Culvers Lake Dam is owned by Normanoch Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Culvers Lake Dam built?
Culvers Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Culvers Lake Dam?
Culvers 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 Culvers Lake Dam?
Culvers Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Culvers Lake Dam last inspected?
Culvers Lake Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.