Cranbury S. River Basin B1 Dam

Offstream· Middlesex, New Jersey· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

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 Length440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge196 cfs
NID IDNJ01053

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: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

BSREP III Monroe LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.