Mount Laurel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mount Laurel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 51.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00506 |
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
Upper Greenwood Lake Property Owners
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mount Laurel Lake Dam?
Mount Laurel 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 Mount Laurel Lake Dam?
Mount Laurel Lake Dam is owned by Upper Greenwood Lake Property Owners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mount Laurel Lake Dam built?
Mount Laurel Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Mount Laurel Lake Dam?
Mount Laurel 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 Mount Laurel Lake Dam?
Mount Laurel Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Mount Laurel Lake Dam last inspected?
Mount Laurel Lake Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.