Bottom's Lake Dam
Bottom's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Camden County, New Jersey, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bottom's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bottom's Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Borough Of Clementon (local government). It impounds the Timber Creek N. Branch near Pine Hill.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a storage capacity of 4 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 04/05/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Nearest City | Pine Hill |
| River/Stream | Timber Creek N. Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.80860, -74.98700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Borough of Clementon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00893 |
| Federal ID | NJ00893 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |