Beaver Lake Dam, located in Camden, New Jersey, serves as a vital structure for water resource management and recreation along the Wildest Branch river.
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Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a primary purpose of recreation, the earth-type dam stands at 7 feet high and stretches 475 feet in length, providing a surface area of 25 acres and a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, with the last inspection conducted in September 2017. The structure's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures remain unspecified, raising concerns about its resilience in the face of potential hazards. With Jeff Van Drew representing Congressional District 02, continued monitoring and maintenance of Beaver Lake Dam are essential to ensure the safety of its surrounding community and the preservation of its environmental and recreational significance.
Dam Length |
475 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
Wildest Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
7 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Atsion - Wharton State Forest
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Lower Forge Camp
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Mullica River Campground
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Batona Camp
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