Sawmill Pond Dam

Big Flat Brook· Sussex, New Jersey· Concrete· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 51.4% in NJ)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDNJ00280

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: April 19, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Division of Parks and Forestry

State Government

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Fountain House Dam

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Colesville Reservoir Dam

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Mashipacong Pond Dam

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Herzenberg Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sawmill Pond Dam?

Sawmill Pond 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 Sawmill Pond Dam?

Sawmill Pond Dam is owned by Division of Parks and Forestry (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sawmill Pond Dam?

Sawmill 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 Sawmill Pond Dam?

Sawmill Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Sawmill Pond Dam last inspected?

Sawmill Pond Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2005. 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.