Deer Head Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Deer Head 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 | 9 ft (taller than 12.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 495 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00789 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Township of Lacey
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Deer Head Lake Dam?
Deer Head 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 Deer Head Lake Dam?
Deer Head Lake Dam is owned by Township of Lacey (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Deer Head Lake Dam?
Deer Head 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 Deer Head Lake Dam?
Deer Head Lake 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 Deer Head Lake Dam last inspected?
Deer Head Lake Dam was last inspected on September 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.