Tomlinson Mill Dam
Tomlinson Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Burlington County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tomlinson Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Tomlinson Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Township Of Evesham (local government). It impounds the Barton Run near Medford.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
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 08/02/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Nearest City | Medford |
| River/Stream | Barton Run |
| Coordinates | 39.86563, -74.89475 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of Evesham |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00627 |
| Federal ID | NJ00627 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |