Erskine Upper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Erskine Upper Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 72.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 437 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00197 |
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
Erskine Lakes Property Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Erskine Upper Lake Dam?
Erskine Upper 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 Erskine Upper Lake Dam?
Erskine Upper Lake Dam is owned by Erskine Lakes Property Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Erskine Upper Lake Dam built?
Erskine Upper Lake Dam was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Erskine Upper Lake Dam?
Erskine Upper 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 Erskine Upper Lake Dam?
Erskine Upper Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Erskine Upper Lake Dam last inspected?
Erskine Upper Lake Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.