Perona Lake #1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Perona Lake #1 Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 63.3% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00295 |
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
Edwin Perona
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Perona Lake #1 Dam?
Perona Lake #1 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 Perona Lake #1 Dam?
Perona Lake #1 Dam is owned by Edwin Perona (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Perona Lake #1 Dam built?
Perona Lake #1 Dam was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Perona Lake #1 Dam?
Perona Lake #1 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 Perona Lake #1 Dam?
Perona Lake #1 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Perona Lake #1 Dam last inspected?
Perona Lake #1 Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.