Echo Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
River/StreamNormahegan Brook
Coordinates40.67768, -74.33530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,180 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCounty of Union
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00133
Federal IDNJ00133
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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