Kuehnle Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Kuehnle Pond Dam, located in Absecon, New Jersey, is a significant earth dam with a height of 14 feet and a length of 650 feet.
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Summary
Completed in 1935, the dam serves as a crucial water supply source, with a storage capacity of 2100 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 765 acre-feet. The dam sits on the South Branch Absecon Creek and is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Despite its age, Kuehnle Pond Dam remains in satisfactory condition, as confirmed by a recent inspection in July 2020. With a hazard potential rated as significant, the dam is subject to regular inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. In the event of an emergency, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for the dam as of the latest data update in September 2020.
As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Kuehnle Pond Dam continues to play a crucial role in providing water supply to the surrounding area. With its historical significance dating back to the 1930s, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
South Branch Absecon Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
130 |
Drainage Area |
8.7 |
Nid Storage |
2100 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Kuehnle Pond Dam
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