Keswick Grove Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
Keswick Grove Lower Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1898 and is 128 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00048 |
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
America's Keswick
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Keswick Grove Lower Dam?
Keswick Grove Lower 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 Keswick Grove Lower Dam?
Keswick Grove Lower Dam is owned by America's Keswick (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Keswick Grove Lower Dam built?
Keswick Grove Lower Dam was completed in 1898, making it 128 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 Keswick Grove Lower Dam?
Keswick Grove Lower 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 Keswick Grove Lower Dam?
Keswick Grove Lower Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Keswick Grove Lower Dam last inspected?
Keswick Grove Lower Dam was last inspected on August 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.