Upper Stokes Dam
Upper Stokes Dam is an earth dam located in Burlington County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Upper Stokes Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Stokes 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 Medford (local government). It impounds the Sharps Branch Of Haynes Creek near Medford Lakes.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 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 05/22/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Nearest City | Medford Lakes |
| River/Stream | Sharps Branch Of Haynes Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.84582, -74.79582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of Medford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00421 |
| Federal ID | NJ00421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |