East Branch Reservoir Dam

New Jersey — Somerset County — East Branch

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
RiverEast Branch
Coordinates40.58600, -74.55733

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length142 ft
NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 5, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCounty of Somerset

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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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