Yardley Road Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Yardley Road Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 30 ft (taller than 90.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 187 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ00927 |
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
KNC Development, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yardley Road Lake Dam?
Yardley Road 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 Yardley Road Lake Dam?
Yardley Road Lake Dam is owned by KNC Development, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Yardley Road Lake Dam?
Yardley Road Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yardley Road Lake Dam?
Yardley Road Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Yardley Road Lake Dam last inspected?
Yardley Road Lake Dam was last inspected on June 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.