Burnham Park Lower Dam
Burnham Park Lower Dam is a concrete dam located in Morris County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Burnham Park Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Burnham Park Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Morristown (local government). It impounds the Whippany River near Morristown.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 32 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 12/11/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Nearest City | Morristown |
| River/Stream | Whippany River |
| Coordinates | 40.80027, -74.49280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 32 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Morristown |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00902 |
| Federal ID | NJ00902 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |