Munson Dam
Munson Dam is an earth dam located in Salem County, New Jersey, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Munson Dam
The primary purpose of Munson 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 The Chemours Company Fc Llc (private). It impounds the Salem Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 171 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 60 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| River/Stream | Salem Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.68573, -75.50537 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 171 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,310 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | The Chemours Company FC LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00118 |
| Federal ID | NJ00118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |