New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam
New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam is an earth dam located in Burlington County, New Jersey. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam
The primary purpose of New Jersey No Name # 8 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rancocas Cranberry Co. (private). It impounds the South Branch Rancocas Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 08/10/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| River/Stream | South Branch Rancocas Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.91752, -74.65428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rancocas Cranberry Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00534 |
| Federal ID | NJ00534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |