Yards Creek Auxiliary Reservoir Dam
Yards Creek Auxiliary Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, New Jersey, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Yards Creek Auxiliary Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Yards Creek Auxiliary Reservoir Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Yards Creek Energy, Llc (private). It impounds the Yards Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 08/24/2022.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| River/Stream | Yards Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.01340, -75.01790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Yards Creek Energy, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00161 |
| Federal ID | NJ00161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |