Jumping Brook Dam
Jumping Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jumping Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Jumping Brook Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by New Jersey-american Water Company (private). It impounds the Jumping Brook near Neptune.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1907, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2022.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Nearest City | Neptune |
| River/Stream | Jumping Brook |
| Coordinates | 40.20345, -74.06613 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | New Jersey-American Water Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00084 |
| Federal ID | NJ00084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |