St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
St. Mary'S Abbey Lower 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 | 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 845 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00924 |
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
S. Mary's Abbey;The Order of St. Benedict of NJ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam?
St. Mary'S Abbey Lower 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 St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam?
St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam is owned by S. Mary's Abbey;The Order of St. Benedict of NJ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam?
St. Mary'S Abbey Lower 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 St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam?
St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam has a dam height of 13 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 St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam last inspected?
St. Mary'S Abbey Lower Dam was last inspected on November 25, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.