Jericho Pond Dam, located in Stow Creek Township, Cumberland, New Jersey, was completed in 1937 and serves as a recreational site along the Stow Creek river.
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This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 5.5 feet and has a length of 300 feet, with a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam has a high hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in March 2018.
The dam, regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), is situated in Congressional District 02 and is overseen by Representative Jeff Van Drew. It has a drainage area of 8.1 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 400 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition assessment in 2018 revealed a need for improvement, and with a hazard potential classified as high, there is a call for enhanced risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and water resources.
As a significant feature in the water resource and climate landscape of New Jersey, Jericho Pond Dam stands as both a recreational spot and a critical infrastructure requiring attention and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure long-term stability for the community and environment it serves.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
5.5 |
River Or Stream |
Stow Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
8.1 |
Nid Storage |
49 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
6 |