Maple Lake Dam

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

Key Takeaway

Maple 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 Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
NID IDNJ00687

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: November 22, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Division of Fish & Wildlife

State Government

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Make Peace Lake Dam

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Pancoast Mill Pond Dam

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Cumberland Pond Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Maple Lake Dam?

Maple 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 Maple Lake Dam?

Maple 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 Maple Lake Dam?

Maple 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 Maple Lake Dam?

Maple 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 Maple Lake Dam last inspected?

Maple Lake Dam was last inspected on November 22, 2000. 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.