Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 97% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 1,680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00137 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Township of Oxford
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam?
Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam?
Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam is owned by Township of Oxford (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam built?
Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam?
Furnace Brook W.S. #2 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 Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam?
Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam last inspected?
Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.