Braddocks Mill Dam
Key Takeaway
Braddocks Mill Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1790 and is 236 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 59.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1790 (236 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00423 |
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
Braddocks Mill Conservation Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Braddocks Mill Dam?
Braddocks Mill 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 Braddocks Mill Dam?
Braddocks Mill Dam is owned by Braddocks Mill Conservation Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Braddocks Mill Dam built?
Braddocks Mill Dam was completed in 1790, making it 236 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 Braddocks Mill Dam?
Braddocks Mill 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 Braddocks Mill Dam?
Braddocks Mill Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Braddocks Mill Dam last inspected?
Braddocks Mill Dam was last inspected on December 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.