Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 90.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 196 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ01053 |
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
BSREP III Monroe LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam?
Cranbury S. River Basin B1 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 Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam?
Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam is owned by BSREP III Monroe LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam?
Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam?
Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam has a dam height of 30 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.