Mishe - Mokwa Dam

Haynes Creek· Burlington, New Jersey· Earth· 16 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mishe - Mokwa 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	16 ft (taller than 59.4% in NJ)
Dam Length	165 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	74 acre-ft
Normal Storage	60 acre-ft

Surface Area	11 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	112 cfs
NID ID	NJ00419

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: August 4, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Borough of Medford Lakes

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mishe - Mokwa Dam?

Mishe - Mokwa 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 Mishe - Mokwa Dam?

Mishe - Mokwa Dam is owned by Borough of Medford Lakes (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mishe - Mokwa Dam?

Mishe - Mokwa 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 Mishe - Mokwa Dam?

Mishe - Mokwa Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Mishe - Mokwa Dam last inspected?

Mishe - Mokwa Dam was last inspected on August 4, 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.