Sunset Lake Raceway Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyCumberland
River/StreamCohansey River
Coordinates39.43090, -75.23600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length5,000 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage417 acre-ft
Normal Storage417 acre-ft
Surface Area103 acres
Drainage Area47 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBridgeton City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00764
Federal IDNJ00764
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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