New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam

West Branch Papakating Cr· Sussex, New Jersey· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 85% in NJ)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage268 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge25 cfs
NID IDNJ00379

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: November 30, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Michael T. & Heather Mendiburu

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam?

New Jersey No Name # 14 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 Jersey No Name # 14 Dam?

New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam is owned by Michael T. & Heather Mendiburu (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam?

New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam?

New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Jersey No Name # 14 Dam last inspected?

New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2001. 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.