Ludlam Pond Dam
Ludlam Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cape May County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ludlam Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ludlam Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Njdot (state). It impounds the Dennis Creek-tr near S. Dennis.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 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 07/13/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Nearest City | S. Dennis |
| River/Stream | Dennis Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.19482, -74.84115 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NJDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00597 |
| Federal ID | NJ00597 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |