East Branch Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
Nearest CityBound Brook
River/StreamEast Branch
Coordinates40.58600, -74.55733

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length142 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge4,675 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCounty of Somerset
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00373
Federal IDNJ00373
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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