Lake Winona Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Lake Winona Dam, located in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, is a private dam constructed in 1950 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 15 feet and spanning 620 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. Situated on the Musconetcong River, this earth dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.

Despite its recreational allure, Lake Winona Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of June 2020. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and inundation maps are yet to be updated or fully prepared. With a maximum discharge capacity of 600 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 1.3 square miles, the dam's condition and risk management measures are critical considerations for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. Congressional District 11, represented by Mikie Sherrill, oversees this dam within Morris County, New Jersey, under the Philadelphia District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

620

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

Musconetcong River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

1.3

Nid Storage

26

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.