Sylva Lake Dam
New Jersey — Mercer County — Shabakunk Creek
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| River | Shabakunk Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.27112, -74.77292 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 11, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1923 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | The College of New Jersey |
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.