Laurel Springs Dam
Laurel Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Camden County, New Jersey. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Laurel Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Laurel Springs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Camden (local government). It impounds the North Branch To Timber Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2020.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| River/Stream | North Branch To Timber Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.81900, -75.01525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Camden |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00400 |
| Federal ID | NJ00400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |