Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 69 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00875 |
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
Division of Parks and Forestry
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam?
Meisle (Nummy) 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 Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam?
Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam is owned by Division of Parks and Forestry (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam?
Meisle (Nummy) 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 Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam?
Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam last inspected?
Meisle (Nummy) Lake Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.