Picatinny Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
Nearest CityDover
River/StreamGreen Pond Brook
Coordinates40.94960, -74.55642

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage655 acre-ft
Max Storage655 acre-ft
Normal Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge1,799 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerPicatinny Arsenal
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/24/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00002
Federal IDNJ00002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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