Watchung Lake Dam
New Jersey — Somerset County
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Coordinates | 40.63688, -74.45372 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Borough of Watchung |
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.