Wilson Lake Dam
Wilson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, built in 1933. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wilson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wilson 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 Gloucester (local government). It impounds the Scotland Run.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 04/19/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| River/Stream | Scotland Run |
| Coordinates | 39.65600, -75.05093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Gloucester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00436 |
| Federal ID | NJ00436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |