Plainsboro Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityWest Windsor
River/StreamCranbury Brook
Coordinates40.32658, -74.60253

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage378 acre-ft
Max Storage378 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge1,549 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTownship of Plainsboro
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00604
Federal IDNJ00604
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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