Lake Kathryn Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Kathryn Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 31.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00269 |
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
Mountain Shadows Lake Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Kathryn Dam?
Lake Kathryn 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 Lake Kathryn Dam?
Lake Kathryn Dam is owned by Mountain Shadows Lake Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Kathryn Dam built?
Lake Kathryn Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Lake Kathryn Dam?
Lake Kathryn 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 Kathryn Dam?
Lake Kathryn 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 Lake Kathryn Dam last inspected?
Lake Kathryn Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.