Woodbury Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Woodbury Creek Dam, located in Gloucester, New Jersey, serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community.


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Summary

Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 6 feet and spans a length of 300 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 1138 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 390 acre-feet and a surface area of 49 acres, Woodbury Creek Dam provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities in a picturesque setting.

Despite its recreational value, Woodbury Creek Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment. Regular inspections are conducted, with the most recent one taking place in April 2021. The dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that it meets state safety standards for operation. While the dam has not undergone any major modifications in recent years, its management and maintenance are crucial to ensuring the safety of downstream communities and preserving the scenic beauty of Woodbury Creek.

As a local government-owned structure, Woodbury Creek Dam plays a key role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its close proximity to a relatively small drainage area of 5 square miles, the dam has the capacity to handle a maximum discharge of 1536 cubic feet per second. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, the proper upkeep and monitoring of Woodbury Creek Dam will be essential in safeguarding the surrounding environment and the well-being of nearby residents.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

6

River Or Stream

Woodbury Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

49

Drainage Area

5

Nid Storage

1138

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

6
       
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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.