Bennetts Mills Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean
River/StreamSouth Branch of Metedeconk River
Coordinates40.12693, -74.27787

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length350 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge1,030 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCounty of Ocean
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00088
Federal IDNJ00088
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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