Manalapan Brook Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Manalapan Brook Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1924 and is 102 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 46.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 213 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00588 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
County of Monmouth Park System
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Manalapan Brook Pond Dam?
Manalapan Brook Pond 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 Manalapan Brook Pond Dam?
Manalapan Brook Pond Dam is owned by County of Monmouth Park System (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Manalapan Brook Pond Dam built?
Manalapan Brook Pond Dam was completed in 1924, making it 102 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 Manalapan Brook Pond Dam?
Manalapan Brook 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 Manalapan Brook Pond Dam?
Manalapan Brook Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Manalapan Brook Pond Dam last inspected?
Manalapan Brook Pond Dam was last inspected on May 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.