Ursino Dam

New Jersey — Union County — Elizabeth River

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
RiverElizabeth River
Coordinates40.67540, -74.22240

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length104 ft
NID Storage680 acre-ft
Max Storage680 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 24, 2001
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Elizabeth

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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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