Roosevelt Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Roosevelt Park 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 | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 638 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 92 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00378 |
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 Middlesex, Engineering Department
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Roosevelt Park Dam?
Roosevelt Park 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 Roosevelt Park Dam?
Roosevelt Park Dam is owned by County of Middlesex, Engineering Department (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Roosevelt Park Dam?
Roosevelt Park 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 Roosevelt Park Dam?
Roosevelt Park 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 Roosevelt Park Dam last inspected?
Roosevelt Park Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.