Brown Dam
New Jersey — Salem County — Salam Canal
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| River | Salam Canal |
| Coordinates | 39.67042, -75.47723 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 171 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 30, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1934 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | The Chemours Company FC LLC |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.