Pachoango Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Pachoango Dam, located in Medford, New Jersey, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Situated on the Kettle Run River, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 300 feet, providing a surface area of 20 acres for visitors to enjoy. With a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.3 square miles, the dam ensures a steady water supply for various recreational activities.
Owned by a private entity, Pachoango Dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which oversees its inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and has been assessed as satisfactory in its condition, as of the last inspection in May 2018. Despite not being funded or operated by federal agencies, the dam continues to provide a valuable recreational resource for the community in Burlington County.
With its picturesque location in Evesham Township and proximity to the Baltimore District, Pachoango Dam offers a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates to appreciate the intersection of water resource management and recreational opportunities. As a vital part of the local landscape, this dam exemplifies the balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in harnessing the benefits of water resources for public use.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
Kettel Run |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
2.3 |
Nid Storage |
86 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Pachoango Dam