Brainerd Lake Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Plainsboro |
| River/Stream | Cranbury Brook |
| Coordinates | 40.30985, -74.51662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 524 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Middlesex, Engineering Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |