Gropps Lake Dam

Mercer County, New Jersey (near Bordentown)

River/Stream: Back Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
485 ft
Reservoir Storage
549 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-09-22

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NJ00235
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
40.18665, -74.69022
Age
126 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.