Roosevelt Camp Dam
Roosevelt Camp Dam is an earth dam located in Salem County, New Jersey, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Roosevelt Camp Dam
The primary purpose of Roosevelt Camp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America Southern New Jersey Council (private). It impounds the Cool Run near Alloway.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2025.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Nearest City | Alloway |
| River/Stream | Cool Run |
| Coordinates | 39.57600, -75.29007 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America Southern New Jersey Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00569 |
| Federal ID | NJ00569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |