Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike

Merrill Creek· Warren, New Jersey· Earth· 39 ft tall

High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is other. 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	39 ft (taller than 94.9% in NJ)
Dam Length	1,140 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Normal Storage	46.0K acre-ft

Surface Area	690 acres
Drainage Area	2 sq mi
Max Discharge	0 cfs
NID ID	NJ00885

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: June 9, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Merrill Creek Owners Group

Private

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Merrill Creek Northwest Dike 1

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Everwood Pond Dam

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Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4

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Stiers Pond Dam

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Asbury Mill Dam

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Warren Mill Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike?

Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike 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 Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike?

Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike is owned by Merrill Creek Owners Group (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike?

Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike?

Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike has a dam height of 39 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 Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike last inspected?

Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike was last inspected on June 9, 2022. 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.