Bee Brook Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Bee Brook Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 25.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00981 |
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
Princeton Forrestal Center
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bee Brook Detention Dam?
Bee Brook Detention 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 Bee Brook Detention Dam?
Bee Brook Detention Dam is owned by Princeton Forrestal Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bee Brook Detention Dam?
Bee Brook Detention 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 Bee Brook Detention Dam?
Bee Brook Detention Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Bee Brook Detention Dam last inspected?
Bee Brook Detention Dam was last inspected on December 16, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.