Blackwood Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyCamden
Nearest CityBlackwood
River/StreamSouth Branch Big Timber Creek
Coordinates39.80190, -75.07340

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage236 acre-ft
Max Storage236 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge1,927 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTownship of Gloucester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00800
Federal IDNJ00800
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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