Dawns Dam

Doctors Creek-TR· Monmouth, New Jersey· Built 1950· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dawns Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 72.4% in NJ)
Dam Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDNJ00536

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: June 8, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

WP Wellington, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dawns Dam?

Dawns 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 Dawns Dam?

Dawns Dam is owned by WP Wellington, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dawns Dam built?

Dawns Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dawns Dam?

Dawns Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dawns Dam?

Dawns 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 Dawns Dam last inspected?

Dawns Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2018. 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.