Yards Creek Lower - Main Dam

Warren County, New Jersey (near Hainesburg)

River/Stream: Yards Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
55 ft
Dam Length
1,450 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,420 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
8,895 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-24

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00159
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
40.99980, -75.03050
Age
61 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.