Westons Arch Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityNew Brunswick
River/StreamLawrence Brook
Coordinates40.48142, -74.41347

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length248 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,050 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area42 sq mi
Max Discharge2,290 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNew Brunswick City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00382
Federal IDNJ00382
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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