Make Peace Lake Dam

Little Mill Creek· Atlantic, New Jersey· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in NJ)
Dam Length3,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
NID IDNJ00465

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: June 1, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Division of Fish & Wildlife

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Make Peace Lake Dam?

Make Peace 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 Make Peace Lake Dam?

Make Peace Lake Dam is owned by Division of Fish & Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Make Peace Lake Dam?

Make Peace 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 Make Peace Lake Dam?

Make Peace Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Make Peace Lake Dam last inspected?

Make Peace Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2001. 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.