Scotch Road Detention Dam 1.2
Scotch Road Detention Dam 1.2 is an earth dam located in Mercer County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scotch Road Detention Dam 1.2
The primary purpose of Scotch Road Detention Dam 1.2 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 County Of Mercer (local government). It impounds the Jacobs Creek near Ewing.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 11/18/2021.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| Nearest City | Ewing |
| River/Stream | Jacobs Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.30263, -74.81145 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,582 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Mercer |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00947 |
| Federal ID | NJ00947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |