Swannanoa Lake #1 (South) Dam

New Jersey — Morris County — West Branch Rockaway River

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
RiverWest Branch Rockaway River
Coordinates41.00775, -74.51790

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length228 ft
NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area51 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 21, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Swannanoa Homeowners Association

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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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