Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam

Stony Brook-TR· Mercer, New Jersey· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 88.4% in NJ)
Dam Length1,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage182 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNJ00389

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 26, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

County of Mercer Park Commission

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam?

Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale 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 Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam?

Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam is owned by County of Mercer Park Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam?

Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam?

Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam has a dam height of 28 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 #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam last inspected?

Stony Brook #3 (Rosedale Lake) Dam was last inspected on May 26, 2021. 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.