New Brooklyn Dam
Key Takeaway
New Brooklyn Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 212 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00600 |
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 Camden Park Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Brooklyn Dam?
New Brooklyn 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 New Brooklyn Dam?
New Brooklyn Dam is owned by County of Camden Park Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Brooklyn Dam built?
New Brooklyn Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 New Brooklyn Dam?
New Brooklyn 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 New Brooklyn Dam?
New Brooklyn Dam has a dam height of 9 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 New Brooklyn Dam last inspected?
New Brooklyn Dam was last inspected on July 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.