Skip Morgan Drive Dam

Indian Branch· Atlantic, New Jersey· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Skip Morgan Drive Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 31.2% in NJ)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDNJ00997

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: November 8, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Township of Hamilton

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Skip Morgan Drive Dam?

Skip Morgan Drive 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 Skip Morgan Drive Dam?

Skip Morgan Drive Dam is owned by Township of Hamilton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Skip Morgan Drive Dam?

Skip Morgan Drive 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 Skip Morgan Drive Dam?

Skip Morgan Drive 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 Skip Morgan Drive Dam last inspected?

Skip Morgan Drive Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2006. 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.