New Camp Site Dam
Key Takeaway
New Camp Site Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 51.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00412 |
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
Boy Scouts of America, Garden State Council
Private
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What is the hazard classification of New Camp Site Dam?
New Camp Site 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 New Camp Site Dam?
New Camp Site Dam is owned by Boy Scouts of America, Garden State Council (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Camp Site Dam built?
New Camp Site Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Camp Site Dam?
New Camp Site 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 Camp Site Dam?
New Camp Site Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Camp Site Dam last inspected?
New Camp Site Dam was last inspected on December 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.