Doughty Pond Dam
Doughty Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, built in 1914. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Doughty Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Doughty Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Atlantic City M.u.a. (local government). It impounds the Absecon Creek near Absecon.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 225 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2025.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Nearest City | Absecon |
| River/Stream | Absecon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.43033, -74.52057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 225 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Atlantic City M.U.A. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00080 |
| Federal ID | NJ00080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |