Pine Mill Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Pine Mill Lake Dam, located in Burlington, New Jersey, serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.


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Summary

This earth and gravity dam, standing at 18 feet tall and spanning 300 feet in length, primarily caters to recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and a surface area of 40 acres, the dam plays a significant role in providing water-based recreational activities for residents and visitors alike.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Pine Mill Lake Dam has undergone periodic inspections to assess its condition. The last inspection in July 2019 revealed a poor condition assessment, indicating the need for potential maintenance and repair work. Despite its low hazard potential, ensuring the structural integrity of the dam remains crucial to prevent any unforeseen risks or hazards.

With the dam's location along Jacks Run in Pemberton Township, water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the ecological significance of Pine Mill Lake Dam within the region. As efforts continue to maintain and enhance the dam's functionality, its role in water management and recreation underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure practices for the community's benefit.

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

Jacks Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

40

Drainage Area

6.5

Nid Storage

95

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.