Scenic Lake Dam

Sussex County, New Jersey (near Vernon)

River/Stream: Wallkill River-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
470 ft
Reservoir Storage
96 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
250 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2012-01-27

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00678
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
41.18325, -74.56330

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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.