Dams in Cape May County, New Jersey
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
7Significant
Dam Safety in Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 7 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Cape May County is 278 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is East Creek Pond Dam at 11 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Creek Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1800 |
| Johnson Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 10 | Recreation | 1759 |
| West Creek Dam | Significant | Fair | 10 | Recreation | |
| Nummytown Mill Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 9 | Recreation | |
| Magnolia Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 8 | Water Supply | 1684 |
| Tarkiln Pond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 7 | Recreation | |
| Ludlam Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 7 | Recreation | |
| Meisle (nummy) Lake Dam | Low | 7 | Recreation |