New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam
Key Takeaway
New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 51.4% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,850 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00208 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Division of Parks and Forestry
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam?
New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 # 40 Dam?
New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam is owned by Division of Parks and Forestry (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam?
New Jersey No Name # 40 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 Jersey No Name # 40 Dam?
New Jersey No Name # 40 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 Jersey No Name # 40 Dam last inspected?
New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam was last inspected on August 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.