Barnegat Lake Dam

New Jersey — Ocean County — North Branch Forked River

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean
RiverNorth Branch Forked River
Coordinates39.83982, -74.20103

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 12, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTownship of Lacey

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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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