Dalrymple Pond Dam

Mill Brook· Morris, New Jersey· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dalrymple Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 59.4% in NJ)
Dam Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge341 cfs
NID IDNJ00350

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
Last Inspection: July 15, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

County College of Morris

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dalrymple Pond Dam?

Dalrymple 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 Dalrymple Pond Dam?

Dalrymple Pond Dam is owned by County College of Morris (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dalrymple Pond Dam?

Dalrymple Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dalrymple Pond Dam?

Dalrymple Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Dalrymple Pond Dam last inspected?

Dalrymple Pond Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2016. 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.