Haddon Lake Dam
Haddon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Camden County, New Jersey, built in 1917. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Haddon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Haddon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Camden Park Commission (local government). It impounds the South Branch Newton Creek near West Collingswood Heights.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Nearest City | West Collingswood Heights |
| River/Stream | South Branch Newton Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.88677, -75.08525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 834 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Camden Park Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00395 |
| Federal ID | NJ00395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |