Mt. Misery Dam
Key Takeaway
Mt. Misery Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.8% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00759 |
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
Commission on Camps, Conferences & Retreats, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mt. Misery Dam?
Mt. Misery 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 Mt. Misery Dam?
Mt. Misery Dam is owned by Commission on Camps, Conferences & Retreats, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mt. Misery Dam built?
Mt. Misery Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Mt. Misery Dam?
Mt. Misery 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 Mt. Misery Dam?
Mt. Misery Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Mt. Misery Dam last inspected?
Mt. Misery Dam was last inspected on March 3, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.