New Jersey No Name # 101 Dam, located in Manchester Township, New Jersey, is a state-regulated earth dam on the North Branch Rancocas Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Standing at a height of 8 feet and spanning a length of 2850 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 60 acres. With a drainage area of 2.1 square miles, the dam poses a low hazard potential but has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition as of November 2018.
Despite its low hazard potential, the New Jersey No Name # 101 Dam requires regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2018 and a frequency of every 4 years. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and is owned by the state. While the dam is primarily used for recreational purposes, its condition assessment raises concerns about its long-term safety and maintenance requirements. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this dam's data intriguing for its potential environmental impact and the need for ongoing monitoring and management to ensure public safety and water conservation efforts in the area.
Dam Length |
2850 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
North Branch Rancocas Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
60 |
Drainage Area |
2.1 |
Nid Storage |
550 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
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