Sunset Lake Dam
Sunset Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sunset Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sunset Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Friends Of Victory Lakes Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the White Hall Branch near Cecil.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Nearest City | Cecil |
| River/Stream | White Hall Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.63487, -74.96438 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Friends of Victory Lakes Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00512 |
| Federal ID | NJ00512 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |