Beaver Lake Dam
Beaver Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey, built in 1770. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Beaver Lake Realty Co. (private). It impounds the Wallkill River near Franklin.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a storage capacity of 470 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1770, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/15/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Wallkill River |
| Coordinates | 41.09397, -74.55902 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1770 (256 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Beaver Lake Realty Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01005 |
| Federal ID | NJ01005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |