Veteran Memorial Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Veteran Memorial Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 46.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00576 |
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
Woodstown Borough
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Veteran Memorial Lake Dam?
Veteran Memorial 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 Veteran Memorial Lake Dam?
Veteran Memorial Lake Dam is owned by Woodstown Borough (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Veteran Memorial Lake Dam built?
Veteran Memorial Lake Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Veteran Memorial Lake Dam?
Veteran Memorial 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 Veteran Memorial Lake Dam?
Veteran Memorial Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Veteran Memorial Lake Dam last inspected?
Veteran Memorial Lake Dam was last inspected on September 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.