Echo Lake Upper Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
River/StreamNomahegan Creek
Coordinates40.67438, -74.34368

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length120 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00616
Federal IDNJ00616
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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