Arrowhead Lake Pond Dam
Arrowhead Lake Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, New Jersey, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Arrowhead Lake Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Arrowhead Lake Pond 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 Stow Creek (local government). It impounds the Branch Of Horse Run.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 06/27/2022.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Branch Of Horse Run |
| Coordinates | 39.47985, -75.32665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of Stow Creek |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00556 |
| Federal ID | NJ00556 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |