Saffin Pond Dam
Saffin Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Morris County, New Jersey, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Saffin Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Saffin Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Morris Park Commission (local government). It impounds the Weldon Brook near Jefferson.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Nearest City | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Weldon Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.00428, -74.58697 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Morris Park Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00339 |
| Federal ID | NJ00339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |