Brown Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySalem
River/StreamSalam Canal
Coordinates39.67042, -75.47723

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,100 acre-ft
Surface Area171 acres
Drainage Area60 sq mi
Max Discharge2,500 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerThe Chemours Company FC LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00117
Federal IDNJ00117
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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