Blue Anchor Brook Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyCamden
Nearest CityAncora
River/StreamBlue Anchor Brook
Coordinates39.68808, -74.83465

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage128 acre-ft
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNJDOT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00478
Federal IDNJ00478
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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