Neptune Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Ocean County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 300 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 Neptune Basin Dam
The primary purpose of Neptune Basin 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 Stafford (local government).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Nearest City | Stafford |
| Coordinates | 39.73917, -74.30100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Township of Stafford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01025 |
| Federal ID | NJ01025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |