Barry Lakes #2 Dam
Barry Lakes #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Barry Lakes #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Barry Lakes #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Community Property Owners Assoc. (private). It impounds the Wawayanda Creek-tr near New Milford, Ny.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/10/2021.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | New Milford, Ny |
| River/Stream | Wawayanda Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 41.19843, -74.43605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Community Property Owners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00508 |
| Federal ID | NJ00508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |