East Highland Lake Dam
East Highland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About East Highland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East Highland Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Highland Lakes Country Club And Community Assoc. (private). It impounds the Warwick Creek-tr near New Milford, Ny.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 55 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 311 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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 12/20/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | New Milford, Ny |
| River/Stream | Warwick Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 41.17615, -74.45258 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 55 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 481 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00288 |
| Federal ID | NJ00288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |