Saunders Fish Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Saunders Fish 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 | 12 ft (taller than 31.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00945 |
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
Cynthia Sullivan
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Saunders Fish Pond Dam?
Saunders Fish 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 Saunders Fish Pond Dam?
Saunders Fish Pond Dam is owned by Cynthia Sullivan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Saunders Fish Pond Dam?
Saunders Fish 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 Saunders Fish Pond Dam?
Saunders Fish Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Saunders Fish Pond Dam last inspected?
Saunders Fish Pond Dam was last inspected on October 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.