Brindle Lake Dam

JUMPING BROOK TO SOUTH RUN· Ocean, New Jersey· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Brindle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage381 acre-ft
Normal Storage208 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,364 cfs
NID IDNJ00195

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: Yes
Last Inspection: August 31, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

USAF AMC

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brindle Lake Dam?

Brindle Lake 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 Brindle Lake Dam?

Brindle Lake Dam is owned by USAF AMC (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Brindle Lake Dam?

Brindle Lake 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 Brindle Lake Dam?

Brindle Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Brindle Lake Dam last inspected?

Brindle Lake Dam was last inspected on August 31, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.