West Branch Reservoir Dam

New Jersey — Somerset County

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
Coordinates40.59072, -74.56363

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length330 ft
NID Storage465 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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