Smoyer Park Dam
Smoyer Park Dam is an earth dam located in Mercer County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smoyer Park Dam
Smoyer Park Dam is a dam in Mercer, New Jersey. The dam is owned by Princeton (local government). It impounds the Millstone River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and creates a reservoir covering 1 acres.
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 11/25/2024.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| River/Stream | Millstone River |
| Coordinates | 40.37507, -74.63255 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Princeton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00990 |
| Federal ID | NJ00990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |