Davis Mill Dam
Davis Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, New Jersey, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Davis Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Mill 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 Cumberland (local government). It impounds the Racoon Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/03/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Racoon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.42380, -75.36678 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 503 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Cumberland |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00073 |
| Federal ID | NJ00073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |