Acorn Hill Lake and the Association

Lake level is now stable after repair of the outflow structure, which had rusted and failed early in 2017, leading to inconsistent and generally very low water levels. The new concrete structure with coated steel piping is expected to be very durable, and allows adjustments to the water level while generally preventing overtopping of the dam and spillway. Repairs were effected after Trustees determined what measures were allowable by state and local regulations, and a contractor was found that could be assured of doing quality work at the lowest price in an expeditious fashion. This capital improvement was urgent and essential, but did deplete operating reserves entirely, costing in excess of $20,000.

Acorn Hill Lake has a long history in Camden County, New Jersey. It lies at the headwaters of the Cooper River and is an important part of the storm water management of the downstream area. It is fed by springs and a small stream that starts about a half mile above the lake. Decades ago the lake was the “old swimming hole” for the farm children growing up in the area. Voorhees and most of Camden County was rural in those days and the lake was used for irrigation by the local farmowner.

Acorn Hill Association was formed by Pinnacle Corp. when they applied for development permission to build a subdivision in 1978. Initially, the association was administered by the builders but it has been run continuously since 1984 by Trustees elected by lot owners of Acorn Hill in accordance with the Association's Covenants.