White Meadow Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
White Meadow Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 51.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 78 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00340 |
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
White Meadow Lake POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White Meadow Lake Dam?
White Meadow 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 White Meadow Lake Dam?
White Meadow Lake Dam is owned by White Meadow Lake POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of White Meadow Lake Dam?
White Meadow 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 White Meadow Lake Dam?
White Meadow Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 White Meadow Lake Dam last inspected?
White Meadow Lake Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.