Lake Parsippany West Dike #1
Key Takeaway
Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. 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 | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00356 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Lake Parsippany Property Owners Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Parsippany West Dike #1?
Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 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 Lake Parsippany West Dike #1?
Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 is owned by Lake Parsippany Property Owners Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 built?
Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Parsippany West Dike #1?
Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 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 Parsippany West Dike #1?
Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 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 Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 last inspected?
Lake Parsippany West Dike #1 was last inspected on October 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.