Layton's Lake Dam
Layton's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Salem County, New Jersey, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Layton's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Layton's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Njdot (state). It impounds the Game Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/30/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| River/Stream | Game Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.69137, -75.42837 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,474 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NJDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00110 |
| Federal ID | NJ00110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |