Laurel Lake Dam
Laurel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, New Jersey, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Laurel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Laurel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Laurel Lake Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Buckshutem Creek near Mauricetown.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 145 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Mauricetown |
| River/Stream | Buckshutem Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.33247, -75.01903 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Laurel Lake Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00076 |
| Federal ID | NJ00076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |