Yards Creek Lower - Main Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Hainesburg |
| River/Stream | Yards Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.99980, -75.03050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 310 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,895 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Yards Creek Energy, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |