Amwell #2 Dam
Amwell #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Amwell #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Amwell #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Amwell Valley Conservancy (private). It impounds the Alexanken Creek-tr.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| River/Stream | Alexanken Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.40890, -74.90820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 223 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Amwell Valley Conservancy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00522 |
| Federal ID | NJ00522 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |