Deer Trail Lake Dam
Deer Trail Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Deer Trail Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Deer Trail Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ten Acre Holding Corp. (private). It impounds the Franklin Pond Creek near Hardyston.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 08/02/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Hardyston |
| River/Stream | Franklin Pond Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.11655, -74.52903 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ten Acre Holding Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00338 |
| Federal ID | NJ00338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |