Lake Wanda Dam

Wawayanda Creek-TR· Sussex, New Jersey· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Wanda Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1.9% in NJ)
Dam Length496 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage184 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge28 cfs
NID IDNJ00510

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: May 16, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Lake Wanda Property Owner's Association

Private

Nearby Dams

East Highland Lake Dam

Sussex, NJ

Significant Hazard 15 ft

Highland Lakes Dam

Sussex, NJ

High Hazard 22 ft

South Barry Lake Dike

Sussex, NJ

Significant Hazard 6 ft

Upper Highland Lake Dam

Sussex, NJ

High Hazard 18 ft

Upper East Highland Lake Dam

Sussex, NJ

Significant Hazard 15 ft

Barry Lakes #1 Dam

Sussex, NJ

Low Hazard 8 ft

Barry Lakes #2 Dam

Sussex, NJ

Low Hazard 12 ft

Upper West Highland Lake Dam

Sussex, NJ

High Hazard 13 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Wanda Dam?

Lake Wanda 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 Wanda Dam?

Lake Wanda Dam is owned by Lake Wanda Property Owner's Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Wanda Dam?

Lake Wanda 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 Wanda Dam?

Lake Wanda Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Wanda Dam last inspected?

Lake Wanda Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2020. 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.