Franklinville Lake Dam

Little Ease Run Branch· Gloucester, New Jersey· Earth· 8 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Franklinville Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. 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	8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ)
Dam Length	800 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Normal Storage	52 acre-ft

Surface Area	31 acres
Drainage Area	12 sq mi
Max Discharge	0 cfs
NID ID	NJ00442

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: April 1, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Township of Franklin

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Franklinville Lake Dam?

Franklinville 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 Franklinville Lake Dam?

Franklinville Lake Dam is owned by Township of Franklin (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Franklinville Lake Dam?

Franklinville 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 Franklinville Lake Dam?

Franklinville 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 Franklinville Lake Dam last inspected?

Franklinville Lake Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2021. 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.