Powder Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Powder Mill Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 93.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00803 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
New Jersey Transit
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Powder Mill Pond Dam?
Powder Mill Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Powder Mill Pond Dam?
Powder Mill Pond Dam is owned by New Jersey Transit (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Powder Mill Pond Dam?
Powder Mill Pond 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 Powder Mill Pond Dam?
Powder Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Powder Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Powder Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on March 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.