New Jersey No Name # 50 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

New Jersey No Name #50 Dam, located in White Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 420 feet, with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Situated on the Pophandusing Brook-TR, the dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in September 2001. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated.

Although the dam has not been modified since its completion, its emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures remain unclear. The dam's associated structures, spillway type, and outlet gates are also unspecified in the available data. The dam is situated within the jurisdiction of Congressional District 05, represented by Josh S. Gottheimer, and falls under the regulatory oversight of NJDEP. With its location in a rural area and minimal drainage area of 0.03 square miles, the New Jersey No Name #50 Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local irrigation activities while also highlighting the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk management practices.

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

Pophandusing Brook-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

67

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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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.
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