Echo Lake Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Echo Lake Upper Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 63.3% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00616 |
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
County of Union
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Echo Lake Upper Dam?
Echo Lake Upper 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 Echo Lake Upper Dam?
Echo Lake Upper Dam is owned by County of Union (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Echo Lake Upper Dam built?
Echo Lake Upper Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Echo Lake Upper Dam?
Echo Lake Upper 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 Echo Lake Upper Dam?
Echo Lake Upper Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Upper Dam last inspected?
Echo Lake Upper Dam was last inspected on November 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.