Assunpink #5 Dam
Assunpink #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Assunpink #5 Dam
The primary purpose of Assunpink #5 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Division Of Fish & Wildlife (state). It impounds the Horse Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 666 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| River/Stream | Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.20958, -74.52580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,880 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 666 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 666 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Division of Fish & Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00198 |
| Federal ID | NJ00198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |