Surprise Lake Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
River/StreamBlue Brook
Coordinates40.68532, -74.37945

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCounty of Union
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/08/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00367
Federal IDNJ00367
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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