West Shore Trail Dam
West Shore Trail Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About West Shore Trail Dam
West Shore Trail Dam is a dam in Sussex, New Jersey. The dam is owned by Estate Of Bernard A. Handler (private). It impounds the Wallkill River near Sparta.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 01/15/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Jersey dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Sparta |
| River/Stream | Wallkill River |
| Coordinates | 41.00670, -74.68634 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Estate of Bernard A. Handler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01018 |
| Federal ID | NJ01018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |