Woodbury Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodbury Creek Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. 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 | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,536 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00398 |
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
Woodbury City
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Woodbury Creek Dam?
Woodbury Creek 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 Woodbury Creek Dam?
Woodbury Creek Dam is owned by Woodbury City (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodbury Creek Dam built?
Woodbury Creek Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Woodbury Creek Dam?
Woodbury Creek 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 Woodbury Creek Dam?
Woodbury Creek 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 Woodbury Creek Dam last inspected?
Woodbury Creek Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.