Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam
Key Takeaway
Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 18 ft (taller than 66.3% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 1,095 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,331 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00154 |
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
Honey Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam?
Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) 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 Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam?
Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam is owned by Honey Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam built?
Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam?
Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam?
Stony Brook #14 (Honey 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 Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam last inspected?
Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.