Powder Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Powder Mill Pond 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 | 9 ft (taller than 12.9% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 689 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00936 |
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
County of Somerset Park Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Powder Mill Pond Dam?
Powder Mill Pond 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 Powder Mill Pond Dam?
Powder Mill Pond Dam is owned by County of Somerset Park Commission (Local 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 9 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 September 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.