Picatinny Lake, located in Morris County, New Jersey, is a picturesque water resource managed by the US Army for water supply purposes.
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The lake, originally completed in 1904, has a dam height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 655 acre-feet. With a surface area of 110 acres and a drainage area of 9 square miles, Picatinny Lake serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock pond, and recreation in addition to its primary function as a water supply source.
The dam at Picatinny Lake is classified as an earth dam with buttress and stone core types, built on rock and soil foundations. The spillway is controlled with a width of 61 feet, ensuring water discharge during high flow events. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment for the dam is not available, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Picatinny Lake offers a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and explore the intersection of human infrastructure with natural ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1904 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Green Pond Brook |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
110 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
655 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 6 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |