Bear Pond Dam D Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Bear Pond Dam D, located in Sussex County, New Jersey, is a privately owned rockfill dam built in 1905 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 33 feet and a length of 290 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. Lubbers Run is the river or stream that the dam holds back, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Managed and regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bear Pond Dam D has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in October 2016. The dam also boasts a drainage area of 0.5 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 148 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam continues to be a safe and popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation, attracting visitors from near and far.

As part of ongoing maintenance efforts, Bear Pond Dam D undergoes regular inspections every four years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Emergency action plans are in place, although specific details regarding their preparation and revision dates are not currently available. With its historical significance and importance as a water storage facility, Bear Pond Dam D stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between humans and the environment, providing both enjoyment and essential resources to the local community.

Year Completed

1905

Dam Length

290

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

Lubbers Run

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Surface Area

1

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

19

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

33
       
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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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