Echo Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Echo Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. 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 | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ01008 |
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 Howell
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Echo Lake Dam?
Echo 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 Echo Lake Dam?
Echo Lake Dam is owned by Township of Howell (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Echo Lake Dam?
Echo 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 Echo Lake Dam last inspected?
Echo Lake Dam was last inspected on December 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.