Fallen Leaf Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fallen Leaf Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.8% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ01032 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
USAF AMC
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fallen Leaf Lake Dam?
Fallen Leaf 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 Fallen Leaf Lake Dam?
Fallen Leaf Lake Dam is owned by USAF AMC (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fallen Leaf Lake Dam built?
Fallen Leaf Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Fallen Leaf Lake Dam?
Fallen Leaf 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 Fallen Leaf Lake Dam?
Fallen Leaf Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Fallen Leaf Lake Dam last inspected?
Fallen Leaf Lake Dam was last inspected on August 31, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.