The Stony Brook Water Shed #7 (Hunt Lake) Dam in Mercer, New Jersey, serves as a crucial irrigation structure managed by the local government.
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Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. Situated in Hopewell Township, the dam regulates the Stony Brook-TR river, with a drainage area of 0.66 square miles and a surface area of 6 acres.
Despite its importance for irrigation purposes, the dam has been deemed to have a high hazard potential and poor condition, as per the latest inspection in September 2021. With a significant risk factor, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures need to be reevaluated and potentially updated. Given its critical role in water resource management, stakeholders and climate enthusiasts should closely monitor the maintenance and regulatory efforts surrounding the Stony Brook Water Shed #7 Dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
27.8 |
River Or Stream |
Stony Brook-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.66 |
Nid Storage |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
28 |