Highland Lakes Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySussex
River/StreamDouble Kill River
Coordinates41.17918, -74.46007

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,850 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,850 acre-ft
Surface Area325 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,404 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHighland Lakes Country Club and Community Assoc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00033
Federal IDNJ00033
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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