Laurel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Laurel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 70% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00076 |
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
Laurel Lake Property Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Laurel Lake Dam?
Laurel Lake 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 Laurel Lake Dam?
Laurel Lake Dam is owned by Laurel Lake Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Laurel Lake Dam built?
Laurel Lake Dam was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 Laurel Lake Dam?
Laurel Lake 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 Laurel Lake Dam?
Laurel Lake 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 Laurel Lake Dam last inspected?
Laurel Lake Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.