Dogwood Lake Dam

South Run-TR· Burlington, New Jersey· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Dogwood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in NJ)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs
NID IDNJ01033

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: August 9, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

U.S. Army

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood 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 Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam is owned by U.S. Army (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Dogwood Lake Dam last inspected?

Dogwood Lake Dam was last inspected on August 9, 2018. 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.