Kenilworth Blvd. Dam
Kenilworth Blvd. Dam is a concrete dam located in Union County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kenilworth Blvd. Dam
The primary purpose of Kenilworth Blvd. Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Union (local government). It impounds the Nomaheaan Brook.
The dam stands 2 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 02/26/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Nomaheaan Brook |
| Coordinates | 40.67383, -74.31322 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 2 ft |
| Dam Height | 2 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Union |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01047 |
| Federal ID | NJ01047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |