Egg Harbor City Park Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Egg Harbor City Park Dam, located in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, is a local government-owned structure used primarily for recreation along Indian Cabin Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and stretches 650 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and a surface area of 27 acres. The dam, completed at an unspecified year, serves as a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2020.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Egg Harbor City Park Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance. Although the dam does not have a spillway type specified, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 324 cubic feet per second. Despite its modest hazard potential, the dam provides essential recreational opportunities for the community and visitors to enjoy the surrounding area's natural beauty and water resources.
With its scenic location and important role in providing recreational space, Egg Harbor City Park Dam offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the balance between human recreation and environmental stewardship. The dam's association with the Philadelphia District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Congressional District 02 of New Jersey adds to its significance as a valuable asset in the region. As efforts are made to maintain and improve the dam's safety and functionality, it continues to be a key element in preserving and enhancing the local environment.
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
Indian Cabin Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Drainage Area |
6.6 |
Nid Storage |
111 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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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.
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