Oakford Lake Dam

Ocean County, New Jersey (near New Egypt)

River/Stream: Crosswicks Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
165 ft
Reservoir Storage
94 acre-ft
Year Completed
1929
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
270 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-06-02

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00544
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
40.06672, -74.53200
Age
97 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.