New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ00534 |
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
Rancocas Cranberry Co.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam?
New Jersey No Name # 8 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 # 8 Dam?
New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam is owned by Rancocas Cranberry Co. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam?
New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. 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 # 8 Dam?
New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam has a dam height of 8 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 # 8 Dam last inspected?
New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam was last inspected on August 10, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.