Colonial Lake Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| Nearest City | East Trenton |
| River/Stream | Shabakunk Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.25487, -74.72245 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of Lawrence |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |