Paulinskill Water Shed #2 Dam
Paulinskill Water Shed #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey, built in 1959. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Paulinskill Water Shed #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Paulinskill Water Shed #2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Green Hills Estate Poa (private). It impounds the Moores Brook.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 213 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 12/07/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Jersey dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Moores Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.06105, -74.77037 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Green Hills Estate POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00156 |
| Federal ID | NJ00156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |