Poricy Dam

Poricy Brook· Monmouth, New Jersey· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Poricy Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDNJ00480

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: November 27, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Township of Middletown

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Poricy Dam?

Poricy 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 Poricy Dam?

Poricy Dam is owned by Township of Middletown (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Poricy Dam?

Poricy 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 Poricy Dam?

Poricy 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 Poricy Dam last inspected?

Poricy Dam was last inspected on November 27, 2001. 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.