Watchung Square Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
Nearest CityN. Plainfield
River/StreamGreen Brook
Coordinates40.64083, -74.41915

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length600 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11 acre-ft
Max Storage11 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge750 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWatchung Square Assoc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00929
Federal IDNJ00929
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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