West Branch Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
Nearest CityBound Brook
River/StreamWest Branch Middle Brook
Coordinates40.59072, -74.56363

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage465 acre-ft
Normal Storage465 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCounty of Somerset
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00372
Federal IDNJ00372
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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