Country Lake #1 Dam
Country Lake #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Burlington County, New Jersey, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Country Lake #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Country Lake #1 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 Pemberton (local government). It impounds the Pole Bridge Branch near Pemberton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 06/08/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Nearest City | Pemberton |
| River/Stream | Pole Bridge Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.94772, -74.54542 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of Pemberton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00050 |
| Federal ID | NJ00050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |