Kuehnle Pond Dam
Kuehnle Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kuehnle Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Kuehnle 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 South Branch Absecon Creek near Absecon.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | South Branch Absecon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.44132, -74.54027 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
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 | NJ00081 |
| Federal ID | NJ00081 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |