Indian Dam
Indian Dam is an earth dam located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Dam
The primary purpose of Indian 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 Monmouth County Engineering (local government). It impounds the Indian Run.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 11/26/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| River/Stream | Indian Run |
| Coordinates | 40.18130, -74.58932 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Monmouth County Engineering |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00188 |
| Federal ID | NJ00188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |