GAcoaster Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I don't know if anyone else noticed, but apparently the Prospertown Lake Dam failed in some way and the water is nearly gone. Hopefully the State has funds to repair the dam and restore the lake. It was overhauled not too many years ago (20 years maybe?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Here's info from the State on the lake and the wildlife in the lake. Fish Salvage Operation at Prospertown Lake September 16 Update: An additional 2000 fish were collected from Prospertown Lake and relocated to Turnmill Pond on Thursday September 15. A total of approximately 3000 fish have been relocated thus far. The lake water level will be monitored over the weekend. Another day of electrofishing is planned for early next week. September 15, 2011: The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has been performing a fish salvage operation at Prospertown Lake (Ocean County) since the outlet structure failed earlier this week resulting in the lake's water level dropping substantially. The lake, a popular fishing destination, is located within the Prospertown Lake Wildlife Management Area.As of Tuesday, September 13, 2011, approximately 1,000 black crappies, bluegills, yellow perch, brown bullheads and largemouth bass have been collected by Division Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries biologists and Bureau of Land Management personnel. The fish have been have been relocated to Turnmill Pond located on the nearby Colliers Mills WMA. Two electrofishing boats are being used to stun the fish, allowing staff to net and transfer them into a nearby hatchery truck.The failure at the 80-acre lake in Hornerstown is believed to have been caused by the deterioration of the lake's outlet valve coupled with the additional flows from recent storm events. The exact cause of the failure will be determined once the lake drains and a thorough inspection of the outlet can be made. The lake is managed by the division. Electrofish Salvage Operation Click to enlarge The lake level has continued to drop approximately one foot each day and the lake is anticipated to drain entirely. Salvage efforts will continue through the remainder of the week as lake conditions permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 wow, i havent been by there in about 3 weeks, its really surprising to see it that low, now i wonder if the surrounding lakes are affected by this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yeah Will the surrounding lakes be affected by this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasmspiritblue Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yea i wonder but that is creepy!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 The lakes in the park are a series of man made lakes which are all on one stream. The other lakes are just fine (now that the dam in front of the Fort was repaired), just Prospertown Lake (which borders the park's property but is maintained by the State of New Jersey) has drained. The only real problem for the park is that the lake forms a barrier along one edge. With the lake now nearly dry people could theoretically walk up through the lake into the woods. I'd imagine they will have to add patrols along there (especially with Fright Fest coming) or new fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hmm that whole area on the lakefront is a little iffy to me. They need some more fences around the lakefront area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Wow, that really is a shame. Hopefully NJ will fix that dam soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hopefully Flyin' Phil will be taking to the sky soon! It would be interesting to see this from above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Expansion Expansion. I'm just saying what you were all thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH101 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I actually noticed this going up Nitro last weekend. I was wondering what was going on. I hope they can fix this soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH101 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) From an article about the fish rescue: The lake now looks like a river coursing through a muddy floodplain, and it will be like that for months to come, officials said. "We're not likely to see that lake filled until sometime in mid to late 2012," Ragonese said. DEP engineers are assessing the damage to plan repairs but don't have a cost estimate yet, he said. http://www.app.com/article/20110919/NJNEWS/309190098/3-000-fish-rescued-from-Jackson-lake Edited September 20, 2011 by CH101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasmspiritblue Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 That's a shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 So this wont affect the part of the lake in the park.?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 doesnt look like it, GAcoaster said that those lakes arent connected to prospertown, but i could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 No, the lakes are connected, but each has its own damn. Switlik Lake (where the fireworks and ski show stadium are) is fine and so is the lake in front of the Fort. The only places in the park you'll see Prospertown Lake from are Panda Express, Nitro, Rapids and from the Skyride, Parachutes and Big Wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasmspiritblue Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 That's good at leased the 2 important lakes are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 For anyone wondering, this is Switlik Lake today (looking just as it always did) But, this is Propsertown Lake where it comes up behind Panda Express: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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