Bridgepoint Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bridgepoint Dam, located in Montgomery Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, is a critical piece of infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction along the Pike Run-TR river.


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Summary

Completed in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 15.2 meters and spans 660 meters in length, with a storage capacity of 7 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

Managed by the local government, Bridgepoint Dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in September 2021, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place in the event of an emergency. With a maximum discharge of 190 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting its importance in water resource and climate management in the region.

Congressional District 07, represented by Tom Malinowski, includes the area where Bridgepoint Dam is situated, emphasizing the importance of federal and state cooperation in maintaining and regulating this essential infrastructure. As a key component of flood risk reduction efforts in New Jersey, Bridgepoint Dam serves as a vital resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness in safeguarding communities from natural disasters.

Year Completed

1988

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

15.2

River Or Stream

Pike Run-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

7

Hazard Potential

Significant

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.