Stag Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Stag Pond Dam, located in Byram, New Jersey, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 8 feet and a length of 90 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.3 square miles. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

The dam, situated on Lubbers Run-TR, falls under the jurisdiction of the state and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Its condition was last assessed as satisfactory in December 2005, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 4 years. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently prepared, the dam's risk assessment and management measures are not explicitly documented. Nonetheless, its presence contributes to the local landscape and offers recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Owned by a private entity, Stag Pond Dam plays a key role in the recreational landscape of Sussex County, New Jersey. While its maximum discharge capacity is 90 cubic feet per second, the dam's overall risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and management strategies remain unspecified. As climate change continues to impact water resources, enthusiasts and stakeholders may find interest in further understanding the dam's operations and potential implications for the surrounding environment.

Dam Length

90

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

Lubbers Run-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

200

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

8
       
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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.
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