Deer Trail Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Deer Trail Lake Dam 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 | 28 ft (taller than 88.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ00338 |
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
Ten Acre Holding Corp.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Deer Trail Lake Dam?
Deer Trail Lake Dam 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 Deer Trail Lake Dam?
Deer Trail Lake Dam is owned by Ten Acre Holding Corp. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Deer Trail Lake Dam?
Deer Trail 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 Trail Lake Dam?
Deer Trail Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Trail Lake Dam last inspected?
Deer Trail Lake Dam was last inspected on October 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.