Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam

Morses Creek· Union, New Jersey· Concrete· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 31.2% in NJ)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage475 acre-ft
Normal Storage271 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge1,675 cfs
NID IDNJ01046

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Phillips 66

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam?

Bayway Refinery No. 2 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 Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam?

Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam is owned by Phillips 66 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam?

Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam?

Bayway Refinery No. 2 Dam has a dam height of 12 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.