Sioux Lake Dam
Sioux Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burlington County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sioux Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sioux Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Medford Lakes Colony (private). It impounds the Haynes Creek-tr near Medford.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, 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 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 04/09/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Nearest City | Medford |
| River/Stream | Haynes Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.85197, -74.81573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Medford Lakes Colony |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00996 |
| Federal ID | NJ00996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |