Bridgepoint Dam is an earth dam located in Somerset County, New Jersey, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 660 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bridgepoint Dam
The primary purpose of Bridgepoint Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Township of Montgomery (local government). It impounds the Pike Run-tr.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
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 10/06/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Pike Run-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.42268, -74.64878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Township of Montgomery |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00940 |
| Federal ID | NJ00940 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |