Jcc Dam

Burlington, New Jersey· Earth· 11 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jcc Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 25.9% in NJ)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge22 cfs
NID IDNJ00977

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 21, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jcc Dam?

Jcc Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jcc Dam?

Jcc Dam is owned by Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jcc Dam?

Jcc 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 Jcc Dam?

Jcc Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Jcc Dam last inspected?

Jcc Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2020. 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.