Quinton Pond Dam
Quinton Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Salem County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Quinton Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Quinton Pond 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 City Of Salem (local government). It impounds the Laurel Run.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| River/Stream | Laurel Run |
| Coordinates | 39.54783, -75.40752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Salem |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00103 |
| Federal ID | NJ00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |