Powder Mill Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
River/StreamDel & Raritan Canal-TR
Coordinates40.50967, -74.56117

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length100 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge689 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCounty of Somerset Park Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00936
Federal IDNJ00936
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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