Carnegie Lake Dam

New Jersey — Mercer County — Millstone River

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer
RiverMillstone River
Coordinates40.37063, -74.62150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length724 ft
NID Storage5,326 acre-ft
Max Storage5,326 acre-ft
Surface Area245 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPrinceton University

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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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