Lake Hudsonia Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Hudsonia Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.8% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00753 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Township of Rockaway
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Hudsonia Dam?
Lake Hudsonia Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Hudsonia Dam?
Lake Hudsonia Dam is owned by Township of Rockaway (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Hudsonia Dam?
Lake Hudsonia 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 Lake Hudsonia Dam?
Lake Hudsonia 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 Lake Hudsonia Dam last inspected?
Lake Hudsonia Dam was last inspected on November 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.