Green Turtle Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Green Turtle Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 35 ft (taller than 93.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00190 |
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
Division of Parks and Forestry
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Green Turtle Pond Dam?
Green Turtle Pond 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 Green Turtle Pond Dam?
Green Turtle Pond Dam is owned by Division of Parks and Forestry (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Green Turtle Pond Dam?
Green Turtle Pond 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 Green Turtle Pond Dam?
Green Turtle Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Green Turtle Pond Dam last inspected?
Green Turtle Pond Dam was last inspected on August 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.