Bloodgoods Pond Dam
Bloodgoods Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, New Jersey, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bloodgoods Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bloodgoods Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Union (local government). It impounds the Rahway River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 39 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 02/16/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Rahway River |
| Coordinates | 40.62862, -74.29815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,550 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Union |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00370 |
| Federal ID | NJ00370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |