Bear Pond Dam A
Bear Pond Dam A is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey, built in 1905. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bear Pond Dam A
The primary purpose of Bear Pond Dam A is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Iat Reinsurance Co. Ltd (private). It impounds the Lubbers Run near Hopatcong.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 557 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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 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 05/29/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Hopatcong |
| River/Stream | Lubbers Run |
| Coordinates | 40.96577, -74.66458 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 557 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 557 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IAT Reinsurance Co. LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00863 |
| Federal ID | NJ00863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |