Kohout Lake Dam

Wawayanda Creek-TR· Sussex, New Jersey· Built 1939· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kohout Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 31.2% in NJ)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)
NID IDNJ00671

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 7, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Paul Kenny

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kohout Lake Dam?

Kohout 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 Kohout Lake Dam?

Kohout Lake Dam is owned by Paul Kenny (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kohout Lake Dam built?

Kohout Lake Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Kohout Lake Dam?

Kohout 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 Kohout Lake Dam?

Kohout Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Kohout Lake Dam last inspected?

Kohout Lake Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2001. 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.