Scotch Road Detention Dam 1.2

New Jersey — Mercer County — Jacobs Creek

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer
RiverJacobs Creek
Coordinates40.30263, -74.81145

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length50 ft
NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 18, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCounty of Mercer

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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.

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