Westville-Almonesson Dam
Key Takeaway
Westville-Almonesson Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 63.3% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 192 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 197 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ01043 |
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
County of Gloucester
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Westville-Almonesson Dam?
Westville-Almonesson 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 Westville-Almonesson Dam?
Westville-Almonesson Dam is owned by County of Gloucester (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Westville-Almonesson Dam?
Westville-Almonesson Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Westville-Almonesson Dam last inspected?
Westville-Almonesson Dam was last inspected on May 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.