Peddie Lake Dam

Mercer County, New Jersey (near Princeton)

River/Stream: Rocky Brook

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
72 ft
Reservoir Storage
154 acre-ft
Year Completed
1923
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
860 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-09-18

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00149
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
40.27022, -74.52235
Age
103 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.