Caines Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Caines Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.8% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ00461 |
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
Collings Lakes Civic Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Caines Mill Pond Dam?
Caines Mill Pond 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 Caines Mill Pond Dam?
Caines Mill Pond Dam is owned by Collings Lakes Civic Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Caines Mill Pond Dam?
Caines Mill Pond 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 Caines Mill Pond Dam?
Caines Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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.