Stony Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Stony Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 63.3% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00263 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Division of Parks and Forestry
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stony Lake Dam?
Stony 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 Lake Dam?
Stony Lake Dam is owned by Division of Parks and Forestry (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stony Lake Dam built?
Stony Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Lake Dam?
Stony 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 Stony Lake Dam?
Stony Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Lake Dam last inspected?
Stony Lake Dam was last inspected on July 5, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.