New Market Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityPiscataway
River/StreamBound Brook
Coordinates40.57627, -74.45803

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1830 (196 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage109 acre-ft
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge810 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTownship of Piscataway
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00375
Federal IDNJ00375
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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