Prospertown Dam
New Jersey — Ocean County — Lahaway Creek
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| River | Lahaway Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.13317, -74.46060 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 23, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Division of Fish & Wildlife |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.