Spruce Run Flow Measuring Weir Dam
Spruce Run Flow Measuring Weir Dam is a concrete dam located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spruce Run Flow Measuring Weir Dam
Spruce Run Flow Measuring Weir Dam is a dam in Hunterdon, New Jersey. The dam is owned by Njwsa (state). It impounds the Spruce Run near Clinton.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 41 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/09/2019.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Spruce Run |
| Coordinates | 40.63998, -74.91515 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,060 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NJWSA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01055 |
| Federal ID | NJ01055 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |