Deep Run Dam
Deep Run Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Deep Run Dam
The primary purpose of Deep Run 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 City Of Perth Amboy (local government). It impounds the Deep Run near Sayreville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years 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 03/27/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Sayreville |
| River/Stream | Deep Run |
| Coordinates | 40.41500, -74.34917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Perth Amboy |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00982 |
| Federal ID | NJ00982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |