Pickerel Pond Dam

N RUCKELS BRANCH· Ocean, New Jersey· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Pickerel Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1.9% in NJ)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge41 cfs
NID IDNJ00987

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: March 29, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

USAF AMC

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pickerel Pond Dam?

Pickerel Pond 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 Pickerel Pond Dam?

Pickerel Pond Dam is owned by USAF AMC (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pickerel Pond Dam?

Pickerel Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pickerel Pond Dam?

Pickerel Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Pickerel Pond Dam last inspected?

Pickerel Pond Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2021. 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.