Wildlife Drive Dike
Key Takeaway
Wildlife Drive Dike is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 31.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 30,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 855 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,166 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ01031 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wildlife Drive Dike?
Wildlife Drive Dike 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 Wildlife Drive Dike?
Wildlife Drive Dike is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wildlife Drive Dike built?
Wildlife Drive Dike was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Wildlife Drive Dike?
Wildlife Drive Dike serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wildlife Drive Dike?
Wildlife Drive Dike has a dam height of 12 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 Wildlife Drive Dike last inspected?
Wildlife Drive Dike was last inspected on April 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.