Stockton College Upper Dam #1

Morses Mill Stream· Atlantic, New Jersey· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Stockton College Upper Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in New Jersey.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
NID IDNJ00965

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: March 1, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

The Richard Stockton College of NJ

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stockton College Upper Dam #1?

Stockton College Upper Dam #1 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 Stockton College Upper Dam #1?

Stockton College Upper Dam #1 is owned by The Richard Stockton College of NJ (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Stockton College Upper Dam #1?

Stockton College Upper Dam #1 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 Stockton College Upper Dam #1 last inspected?

Stockton College Upper Dam #1 was last inspected on March 1, 2000. 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.