Village Dock Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Village Dock Lake Dam, located in Franklin Township, New Jersey, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This dam, situated on the Scotland Run river, stands at a height of 7 feet and has a length of 1325 feet, creating a surface area of 55 acres and a drainage area of 14.9 square miles. With a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, this dam serves as a recreational hotspot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Gloucester County area.

Although Village Dock Lake Dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is rated as poor as of the last inspection date in June 2019. The dam has been regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Despite its maintenance challenges, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities for the local community, with its scenic location attracting visitors seeking to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

As a significant feature in the region, Village Dock Lake Dam represents a vital water resource for the area, offering both recreational benefits and potential risks that must be carefully managed. With ongoing maintenance and oversight, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Village Dock Lake Dam presents a fascinating case study of the intersection between human-made structures and natural ecosystems, highlighting the need for careful stewardship of our water resources in the face of environmental challenges.

Dam Length

1325

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

Scotland Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

55

Drainage Area

14.9

Nid Storage

165

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

7
       
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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.