Newton Lake Dam

New Jersey — Camden County — Newton Creek Main Branch

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyCamden
RiverNewton Creek Main Branch
Coordinates39.90147, -75.09462

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area104 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNJDOT

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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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