Lake Shawnee Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
River/StreamWeldon Brook
Coordinates40.96982, -74.59715

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length150 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage376 acre-ft
Max Storage376 acre-ft
Normal Storage184 acre-ft
Surface Area79 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge522 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Shawnee Club
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/14/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00334
Federal IDNJ00334
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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