Keswick Grove Lower Dam, located in Keswick Grove, New Jersey, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1898 primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam, standing at a height of 7.8 feet and with a length of 200 feet, impounds Wrangel Brook, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is in satisfactory condition, with a low hazard potential, as assessed during the last inspection in August 2020.
The dam falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans, although specific details on their preparation and guidelines adherence are not provided in the data. With its serene location and recreational purpose, Keswick Grove Lower Dam serves as a tranquil spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of human engineering with the natural environment in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Year Completed |
1898 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
7.8 |
River Or Stream |
Wrangel Brook |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
106 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
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Brendan Byrne State Forest
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Brendan T Byrne Camp
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Range 14 Camp Military - Ft Dix
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