Liberty Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Liberty Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 82.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 86 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00994 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Township of Liberty
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Liberty Lake Dam?
Liberty Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Liberty Lake Dam?
Liberty Lake Dam is owned by Township of Liberty (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Liberty Lake Dam?
Liberty Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Liberty Lake Dam?
Liberty Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Liberty Lake Dam last inspected?
Liberty Lake Dam was last inspected on November 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.