Lake Hopatcong Dam

New Jersey — Morris County

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
Coordinates40.91767, -74.66418

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length271 ft
NID Storage48,209 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area2,474 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDivision of Parks and Forestry

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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.

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