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Mashipacong Pond Dam, located in Montague Township, Sussex, New Jersey, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a height of 12 feet and with a length of 300 feet, creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and a surface area of 50 acres. The dam is situated on Parker Brook and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition, Mashipacong Pond Dam undergoes inspections every four years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there is no current risk assessment or management measures reported. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and its associated structures have not been specified. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mashipacong Pond Dam serves as a recreational asset within the scenic landscape of Montague Township, but its maintenance and emergency preparedness could be areas of improvement for ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
Dam_Height | 12 |
River_Or_Stream | Parker Brook |
Dam_Length | 300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 50 |
Drainage_Area | 0.7 |
Nid_Storage | 210 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 12 |