Bear Pond Dam D
Bear Pond Dam D is a rockfill dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bear Pond Dam D
The primary purpose of Bear Pond Dam D is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hudson Guild Farm (private). It impounds the Lubbers Run near Hudson Guild Farm.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2016.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Hudson Guild Farm |
| River/Stream | Lubbers Run |
| Coordinates | 40.96967, -74.66568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 148 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hudson Guild Farm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00919 |
| Federal ID | NJ00919 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |