Campbells Pond Dam
Campbells Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, New Jersey, built in 1899. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Campbells Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Campbells Pond 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 City Of Orange (local government). It impounds the West Branch near Millburn.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1899, the structure is over a century old.
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 10/21/2022.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Millburn |
| River/Stream | West Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.73632, -74.30507 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Orange |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00517 |
| Federal ID | NJ00517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |