Pleasant Mills Dam

Hammonton Creek· Atlantic, New Jersey· Earth· 16 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pleasant Mills Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 59.4% in NJ)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge1,516 cfs
NID IDNJ00044

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 19, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Nescochague Lake Assoc. Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Mills Dam?

Pleasant Mills 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 Pleasant Mills Dam?

Pleasant Mills Dam is owned by Nescochague Lake Assoc. Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pleasant Mills Dam?

Pleasant Mills 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 Pleasant Mills Dam?

Pleasant Mills Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Pleasant Mills Dam last inspected?

Pleasant Mills Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2020. 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.