Perona Lake #2 Dam

Pequest River-TR· Sussex, New Jersey· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Perona Lake #2 Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 17.8% in NJ)
Dam Length915 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNJ00294

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 3, 1979
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Edwin C. Perona

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Perona Lake #2 Dam?

Perona Lake #2 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 #2 Dam?

Perona Lake #2 Dam is owned by Edwin C. Perona (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Perona Lake #2 Dam?

Perona Lake #2 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 #2 Dam?

Perona Lake #2 Dam has a dam height of 10 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 #2 Dam last inspected?

Perona Lake #2 Dam was last inspected on May 3, 1979. 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.