Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam
Key Takeaway
Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 46.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 467 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ00388 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Division of Fish & Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam?
Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) 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 Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam?
Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam is owned by Division of Fish & Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam?
Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam?
Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam last inspected?
Stony Brook W.S. # 5 (Baldwin) Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.