Wildwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wildwood 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 | 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00562 |
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
Mountain Lakes Borough
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood 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 Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood Lake Dam is owned by Mountain Lakes Borough (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood 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 Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Wildwood Lake Dam last inspected?
Wildwood Lake Dam was last inspected on December 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.