Jutland Dam
Jutland Dam is an earth dam located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jutland Dam
The primary purpose of Jutland Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeside Estates Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the South Branch Raritan River near Clinton.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 05/13/2025.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | South Branch Raritan River |
| Coordinates | 40.62517, -74.95172 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,375 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lakeside Estates Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00131 |
| Federal ID | NJ00131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |