Pleasant Mills Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyAtlantic
River/StreamHammonton Creek
Coordinates39.63602, -74.66068

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge1,516 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNescochague Lake Assoc. Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00044
Federal IDNJ00044
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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