New Camp Site Dam
New Camp Site Dam is an earth dam located in Camden County, New Jersey, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About New Camp Site Dam
The primary purpose of New Camp Site Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America, Garden State Council (private). It impounds the North Branch Big Timber Creek near Clementon.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/21/2021.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Nearest City | Clementon |
| River/Stream | North Branch Big Timber Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.79422, -74.97078 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America, Garden State Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00412 |
| Federal ID | NJ00412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |