Kitchell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Passaic County, New Jersey, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 475 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kitchell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kitchell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kitchell Lake Association (private). It impounds the West Brook-tr near Ringwood.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/08/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| Nearest City | Ringwood |
| River/Stream | West Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 41.08673, -74.35468 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,408 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kitchell Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00026 |
| Federal ID | NJ00026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |