Newton Lake Dam
Newton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Camden County, New Jersey, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Newton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Newton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Njdot (state). It impounds the Newton Creek Main Branch near Camden.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 104 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1929, 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 09/20/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Nearest City | Camden |
| River/Stream | Newton Creek Main Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.90147, -75.09462 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NJDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00914 |
| Federal ID | NJ00914 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |