Kettle Run Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Located in Burlington County, New Jersey, the Kettle Run Dam stands as a historic structure completed in 1885 primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 14 feet and a length of 348 feet, this earth dam on the Kettle Run stream offers a storage capacity of 638 acre-feet, providing a serene surface area of 50 acres for recreational activities. The dam, owned by a private entity, is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.

The Kettle Run Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in Medford Township, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy fishing, boating, and other leisure activities. Situated within Congressional District 03, New Jersey, the dam is part of the important watershed management system overseen by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2009, the dam continues to provide a safe environment for visitors while maintaining a low risk potential for any potential hazards.

As a significant landmark in the area, the Kettle Run Dam exemplifies the harmonious blend of historical preservation and modern recreational amenities. With its unique design and serene surroundings, the dam remains an essential component of the natural landscape, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike to appreciate its beauty and functional contributions to the local community.

Year Completed

1885

Dam Length

348

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

Kettle Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

50

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

638

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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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.