Northridge Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Blackwells Mills Dam Fox Chase Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Northridge Pond Dam, located in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Millstone River-TR.
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Summary
Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 12.5 feet and spans 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in December 2019 deemed it to be satisfactory, ensuring its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Northridge Pond Dam is regulated and inspected by state authorities, with a state permit in place to ensure compliance with safety measures. The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction aligns with its design as an earth dam, providing essential protection against potential inundation events. With the support of local government ownership and state regulatory oversight, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability, highlighting the importance of water resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
As part of the broader network of flood risk reduction infrastructure in New Jersey, Northridge Pond Dam stands as a critical asset in maintaining the resilience of the region's water resources and climate adaptation strategies. With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam exemplifies the successful collaboration between local and state agencies in ensuring the safety and security of the community. By upholding regular inspections and compliance with regulatory standards, Northridge Pond Dam serves as a model for effective water resource management practices in the context of climate change and increasing environmental risks.
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
12.5 |
River Or Stream |
Millstone River-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
3 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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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