Centerton Lake Dam
Centerton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Salem County, New Jersey, built in 1942. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Centerton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Centerton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Centerton Park Homeowners Assoc., Inc. (private). It impounds the Muddy Run near Centerton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 576 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 39 square miles. Completed in 1942, 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 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 07/28/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Nearest City | Centerton |
| River/Stream | Muddy Run |
| Coordinates | 39.52503, -75.16993 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,170 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Centerton Park Homeowners Assoc., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00439 |
| Federal ID | NJ00439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |