Kakeout Dike

Kakeout Brook· Morris, New Jersey· Earth· 13 ft tall

High Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Kakeout Dike is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is water supply. 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	13 ft (taller than 39.5% in NJ)
Dam Length	300 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Normal Storage	1.1K acre-ft

Surface Area	170 acres
Drainage Area	5 sq mi
Max Discharge	0 cfs
NID ID	NJ00028

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 23, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Borough of Butler

Local Government

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Kakeout Dam

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High Hazard 30 ft

Fayson Lakes (South) Dam

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Significant Hazard 8 ft

Fayson Lakes (East) Dam

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Significant Hazard 17 ft

Kinnelon (Maple) Dam

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Significant Hazard 14 ft

Cantys Lake Dam

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Significant Hazard 20 ft

Boonton Reservoir Dam

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Significant Hazard 15 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kakeout Dike?

Kakeout Dike 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 Kakeout Dike?

Kakeout Dike is owned by Borough of Butler (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kakeout Dike?

Kakeout Dike serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kakeout Dike?

Kakeout Dike has a dam height of 13 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 Kakeout Dike last inspected?

Kakeout Dike was last inspected on April 23, 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.