Paulina Lake Dam
Paulina Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New Jersey, built in 1895. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paulina Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paulina Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Township Of Blairstown (local government). It impounds the Paulinskill River near Blairstown.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 125 square miles. Completed in 1895, the structure is over a century 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 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 08/03/2022.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Blairstown |
| River/Stream | Paulinskill River |
| Coordinates | 40.97700, -74.94317 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,465 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Township of Blairstown |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00170 |
| Federal ID | NJ00170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |