Mount Hope Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
Nearest CityRockaway
River/StreamWhite Meadow Brook
Coordinates40.92293, -74.53468

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,252 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,953 acre-ft
Max Storage1,953 acre-ft
Normal Storage633 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge858 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTilcon NY, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00464
Federal IDNJ00464
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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