Pine Mill Lake Dam

Jacks Run· Burlington, New Jersey· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Pine Mill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 66.3% in NJ)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
NID IDNJ00049

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: July 10, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Township of Pemberton

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Mill Lake Dam?

Pine 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 Pine Mill Lake Dam?

Pine Mill Lake Dam is owned by Township of Pemberton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pine Mill Lake Dam?

Pine 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 Pine Mill Lake Dam?

Pine Mill Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Pine Mill Lake Dam last inspected?

Pine Mill Lake Dam was last inspected on July 10, 2019. 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.