Parvin Lake Dam
Parvin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Salem County, New Jersey, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Parvin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parvin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Division Of Parks And Forestry (state). It impounds the Muddy Run.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 94 acres, has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 46 square miles. Completed in 1925, 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 10/24/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| River/Stream | Muddy Run |
| Coordinates | 39.50682, -75.12918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 94 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Division of Parks and Forestry |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00440 |
| Federal ID | NJ00440 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |