Memorial Park Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Memorial Park 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 | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ00951 |
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
Borough of Bernardsville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Memorial Park Pond Dam?
Memorial Park 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 Memorial Park Pond Dam?
Memorial Park Pond Dam is owned by Borough of Bernardsville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Memorial Park Pond Dam?
Memorial Park 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 Memorial Park Pond Dam?
Memorial Park Pond 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 Memorial Park Pond Dam last inspected?
Memorial Park Pond Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.