Mickels Mill Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mickels Mill Dam, located in Quinton Township, Salem County, New Jersey, was completed in 1928 for recreational purposes along the Horse Run river.


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Summary

The Earth-type dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a length of 100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 2.1 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, with inspection frequency set at every four years.

Owned privately, Mickels Mill Dam is state-regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures are in place to maintain its safety and functionality. The dam's location within a tranquil natural setting offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate its historical significance and environmental impact. With emergency action plans yet to be prepared, the dam's risk assessment and management measures are pending, highlighting the importance of proactive safety measures in safeguarding water resources.

Year Completed

1928

Dam Length

100

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

Horse Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

2.1

Nid Storage

66

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

10
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.