Upper Garden Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Garden Reservoir 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 | 6 ft (taller than 0.6% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | NJ01001 |
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
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Garden Reservoir Dam?
Upper Garden Reservoir 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 Upper Garden Reservoir Dam?
Upper Garden Reservoir Dam is owned by Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Upper Garden Reservoir Dam?
Upper Garden Reservoir 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 Upper Garden Reservoir Dam?
Upper Garden Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 6 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 Upper Garden Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Upper Garden Reservoir Dam was last inspected on October 14, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.