Egg Harbor City Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Egg Harbor City Park Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 324 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00617 |
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
City of Egg Harbor
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Egg Harbor City Park Dam?
Egg Harbor City Park 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 Egg Harbor City Park Dam?
Egg Harbor City Park Dam is owned by City of Egg Harbor (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Egg Harbor City Park Dam?
Egg Harbor City Park 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 Egg Harbor City Park Dam?
Egg Harbor City Park Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Egg Harbor City Park Dam last inspected?
Egg Harbor City Park Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.