Oliphants Mill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Oliphants Mill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 25.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00397 |
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
Oakwood Lakes Homeowners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oliphants Mill Lake Dam?
Oliphants Mill 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 Oliphants Mill Lake Dam?
Oliphants Mill Lake Dam is owned by Oakwood Lakes Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Oliphants Mill Lake Dam?
Oliphants Mill 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 Oliphants Mill Lake Dam?
Oliphants Mill Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Oliphants Mill Lake Dam last inspected?
Oliphants Mill Lake Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.