Btmua Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Btmua Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 72.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00925 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Brick Township MUA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Btmua Reservoir Dam?
Btmua Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Btmua Reservoir Dam?
Btmua Reservoir Dam is owned by Brick Township MUA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Btmua Reservoir Dam?
Btmua Reservoir 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 Btmua Reservoir Dam?
Btmua Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Btmua Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Btmua Reservoir Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.