Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam
Key Takeaway
Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00850 |
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
Fairview Industrial Park, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam?
Bellman Br. Bleachery 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 Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam?
Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam is owned by Fairview Industrial Park, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam?
Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam?
Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam has a dam height of 9 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.