Spooky Brook Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
River/StreamDelaware - Raritan Canal-
Coordinates40.50915, -74.56552

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage126 acre-ft
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area35 sq mi
Max Discharge1,003 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCounty of Somerset
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00374
Federal IDNJ00374
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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