Lindy'S Lake Dam

West Brook-TR· Passaic, New Jersey· Earth· 24 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lindy'S Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. 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	24 ft (taller than 83.4% in NJ)
Dam Length	649 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Normal Storage	131 acre-ft

Surface Area	20 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	0 cfs
NID ID	NJ00201

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: November 19, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Lindy's Lake Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lindy'S Lake Dam?

Lindy'S Lake Dam 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 Lindy'S Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Lindy'S Lake Dam?

Lindy'S 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 Lindy'S Lake Dam?

Lindy'S Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Lindy'S Lake Dam last inspected?

Lindy'S Lake Dam was last inspected on November 19, 2021. 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.