Merrill Creek Reservoir Main Dam - Hope, NJ - Water Dams on Waymarking.com

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Merrill Creek Reservoir is a 650-acre reservoir surrounded by a 290-acre Environmental Preserve and 2000 additional acres of woods and fields. Its basic purpose is to provide stored water that can be released to the Delaware River to make up for the evaporative water usage at certain electric generating units in times of low flow in the river. In addition to that basic purpose, Merrill Creek Reservoir provides a tranquil setting of water and land that allows people to interact with the natural environment.

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There are actually several smaller dams which impound the water, but this one is the most impressive, especially from the base.

Waterway where the dam is located: Merrill Creek, but Delaware River water is pumped here. Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production Material used in the structure: embankment Height of Dam: About 300 ft. Fishing Allowed: yes Motor Sports Allowed: yes Date built: Not listed

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