Country Lakes #3 Dam
Country Lakes #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Burlington County, New Jersey, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Country Lakes #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Country Lakes #3 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 Cranberry Brook near Pemberton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 06/28/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Nearest City | Pemberton |
| River/Stream | Cranberry Brook |
| Coordinates | 39.95137, -74.54730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of Pemberton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00052 |
| Federal ID | NJ00052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |