Watchung Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
Nearest CityN. Plainfield
River/StreamStony Brook West Branch
Coordinates40.63688, -74.45372

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length420 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge3,133 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBorough of Watchung
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00767
Federal IDNJ00767
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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