Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam
Key Takeaway
Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 59.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00203 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Skyline Lake Property Owners
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam?
Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam?
Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam is owned by Skyline Lake Property Owners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam built?
Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam?
Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) 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 Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam?
Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam last inspected?
Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam was last inspected on February 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.