Ballingers Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ballingers Mill Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 66.3% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00109 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
County of Salem
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ballingers Mill Pond Dam?
Ballingers Mill Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ballingers Mill Pond Dam?
Ballingers Mill Pond Dam is owned by County of Salem (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ballingers Mill Pond Dam built?
Ballingers Mill Pond Dam was completed in 1929, making it 97 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ballingers Mill Pond Dam?
Ballingers Mill Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ballingers Mill Pond Dam?
Ballingers Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Ballingers Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Ballingers Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on April 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.