Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam
Key Takeaway
Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 82.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00988 |
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
Mountain Ridge at Panther Valley HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam?
Panther Valley Village # 6 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 Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam?
Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam is owned by Mountain Ridge at Panther Valley HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam?
Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam?
Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam last inspected?
Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam was last inspected on September 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.