Cranberry Co. Dam
Cranberry Co. Dam is an earth dam located in Burlington County, New Jersey, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cranberry Co. Dam
The primary purpose of Cranberry Co. Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marlton Lakes Civic Association (private). It impounds the Kettel Run.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 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 07/12/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| River/Stream | Kettel Run |
| Coordinates | 39.80320, -74.89297 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marlton Lakes Civic Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00633 |
| Federal ID | NJ00633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |