Kennedy Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Kennedy Pond Dam in Ocean County, New Jersey, is a state-regulated earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 15 feet and stretching 700 feet in length, this dam serves as a key feature of the South Run-TR river system. With a normal storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 222 acre-feet, Kennedy Pond Dam covers a surface area of 10 acres and drains an area of 2 square miles.

Although last inspected in December 2000 with a low hazard potential rating, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated. Despite its age, Kennedy Pond Dam has not undergone any modifications or significant risk management measures. With no emergency action plan in place and no updated inundation maps or risk assessments, the dam's emergency preparedness and risk mitigation strategies may need attention to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the structure.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the unique characteristics and management challenges of Kennedy Pond Dam intriguing. As a state-owned recreational structure in New Jersey, the dam's historical significance, hydraulic properties, and potential environmental impacts on the surrounding area present opportunities for further study and exploration in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience planning.

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

South Run-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

2

Nid Storage

222

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.