Stony Brook #14 (honey Lake) Dam
Stony Brook #14 (honey Lake) Dam is an earth dam located in Mercer County, New Jersey, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stony Brook #14 (honey Lake) Dam
The primary purpose of Stony Brook #14 (honey Lake) Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Honey Lake Association (private). It impounds the Honey Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,095 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 316 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 11/20/2023.
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 | Mercer |
| River/Stream | Honey Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.34477, -74.74635 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,095 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,331 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Honey Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00154 |
| Federal ID | NJ00154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |