Scotch Road Detention Dam 1.2

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer
Nearest CityEwing
River/StreamJacobs Creek
Coordinates40.30263, -74.81145

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length50 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,582 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCounty of Mercer
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00947
Federal IDNJ00947
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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