Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam
Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam
The primary purpose of Panther Valley Village # 6 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 Panther Valley Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Offstream near Independence.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 03/26/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Independence |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.91008, -74.85298 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Panther Valley Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00988 |
| Federal ID | NJ00988 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |