Woodmere Dam

Canton Drain· Salem, New Jersey· Built 1900· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodmere Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in NJ)
Dam Length345 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage193 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge134 cfs
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDNJ00037

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: May 12, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Woodmere Camp

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodmere Dam?

Woodmere 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 Woodmere Dam?

Woodmere Dam is owned by Woodmere Camp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodmere Dam built?

Woodmere Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Woodmere Dam?

Woodmere 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 Woodmere Dam?

Woodmere Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Woodmere Dam last inspected?

Woodmere Dam was last inspected on May 12, 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.