Swartswood Lake Dam

New Jersey — Sussex County — Paulskill River

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySussex
RiverPaulskill River
Coordinates41.05927, -74.85315

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length160 ft
NID Storage4,000 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area516 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 18, 2005
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
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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