Peapack-gladstone Res Dam
Peapack-gladstone Res Dam is an earth dam located in Morris County, New Jersey. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Peapack-gladstone Res Dam
The primary purpose of Peapack-gladstone Res 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 Township Of Chester (local government). It impounds the Peapack Brook.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2017.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| River/Stream | Peapack Brook |
| Coordinates | 40.76883, -74.68033 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Township of Chester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00849 |
| Federal ID | NJ00849 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |