Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam
Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Passaic County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bubbling Springs Lower Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bubbling Springs Lower 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 West Milford (local government). It impounds the Belcher Creek-tr near West Milford.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 2 acres.
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 11/08/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| Nearest City | West Milford |
| River/Stream | Belcher Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 41.09208, -74.38333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of West Milford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01014 |
| Federal ID | NJ01014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |