Dams in Cumberland County, New Jersey
22Total Dams
3High Hazard
11Significant
Dam Safety in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Cumberland County has 22 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 11 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 10 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Cumberland County is 99 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Union Lake Dam at 35 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Lake Dam | High | Poor | 35 | Recreation | 1869 |
| Sunset Lake Dam | High | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1927 |
| East Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 17 | Water Supply | |
| Davis Mill Dam | Significant | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1938 |
| Shaws Mill Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 15 | Recreation | |
| Mary Elmer Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1924 |
| Arrowhead Lake Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Bostwicks Pond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | 1934 |
| Cumberland Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 12 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Cedar Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 12 | Recreation | |
| Hands Mill Dam | Significant | Fair | 10 | Recreation | |
| Hankins Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 9 | Recreation | |
| Burnt Mill Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 9 | Recreation | |
| Memorial Park Dam | Significant | Poor | 8 | Recreation | |
| Laurel Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 19 | Recreation | 1927 |
| Sheppards Mill Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1885 |
| Silver Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 12 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Beaver Dam | Low | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1927 |
| Sunset Lake Raceway Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | 1949 |
| Elk Lake Dam | Low | 10 | Recreation | ||
| Clarks Pond Dam | Low | 9 | Recreation | ||
| Upper Lummis Pond Dam | Low | 8 | Recreation |