Bungalow Park Dam
Bungalow Park Dam is an earth dam located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bungalow Park Dam
The primary purpose of Bungalow Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Atlantic County (local government). It impounds the Indian Cabin Creek near Egg Harbor City.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 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 03/15/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Nearest City | Egg Harbor City |
| River/Stream | Indian Cabin Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.56018, -74.61110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Atlantic County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01050 |
| Federal ID | NJ01050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |