Oswego Dam

Burlington County, New Jersey

River/Stream: Oswego River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
855 ft
Reservoir Storage
437 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,731 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-08-14

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00046
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
39.73157, -74.48883
Age
90 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.