Assunpink #5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Assunpink #5 Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 2,880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 666 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00198 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Division of Fish & Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Assunpink #5 Dam?
Assunpink #5 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Assunpink #5 Dam?
Assunpink #5 Dam is owned by Division of Fish & Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Assunpink #5 Dam?
Assunpink #5 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Assunpink #5 Dam?
Assunpink #5 Dam has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Assunpink #5 Dam last inspected?
Assunpink #5 Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.