Neptune Basin Dam

Neptune Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Ocean County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Neptune Basin Dam

The primary purpose of Neptune Basin Dam 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 Township Of Stafford (local government).

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, 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 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 10/23/2023.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean
Nearest CityStafford
Coordinates39.73917, -74.30100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTownship of Stafford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ01025
Federal IDNJ01025
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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