Lake Susquehanna Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Susquehanna 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 | 19 ft (taller than 70% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 724 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00182 |
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
JD Air, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Susquehanna Dam?
Lake Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna Dam?
Lake Susquehanna Dam is owned by JD Air, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Susquehanna Dam built?
Lake Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna Dam?
Lake Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna Dam?
Lake Susquehanna Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Susquehanna Dam last inspected?
Lake Susquehanna Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.