Pine Lake Park Dam
Pine Lake Park Dam is an earth dam located in Ocean County, New Jersey, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pine Lake Park Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Township Of Manchester (local government). It impounds the Union Branch Toms River near Lakehurst.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 843 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 63 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Nearest City | Lakehurst |
| River/Stream | Union Branch Toms River |
| Coordinates | 40.00670, -74.24845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 843 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 843 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,513 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of Manchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00091 |
| Federal ID | NJ00091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |