Mill Pond Dam

Lawrence Brook· Middlesex, New Jersey· Concrete· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Normal Storage448 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area37 sq mi
NID IDNJ00731

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 30, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

City of New Brunswick

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mill Pond Dam?

Mill Pond 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 Mill Pond Dam?

Mill Pond Dam is owned by City of New Brunswick (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mill Pond Dam?

Mill 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 Mill Pond Dam?

Mill 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 Mill Pond Dam last inspected?

Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2007. 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.