Barry Lakes #1 Dam
Barry Lakes #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Barry Lakes #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Barry Lakes #1 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 8 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | New Milford, Ny |
| River/Stream | Wawayanda Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 41.19692, -74.44123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Community Property Owners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00509 |
| Federal ID | NJ00509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |