| Spruce Run | |
|---|---|
 Spruce Run near theSpruce Run Reservoir | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Schooley's Mountain |
| • coordinates | 40°45′48″N74°51′23″W / 40.76333°N 74.85639°W /40.76333; -74.85639 |
| Mouth | South Branch Raritan River |
• coordinates | 40°40′26″N74°55′2″W / 40.67389°N 74.91722°W /40.67389; -74.91722 |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Raritan River |
| GNIS feature ID | 880826[1] |
40°45′2″N74°52′32″W / 40.75056°N 74.87556°W /40.75056; -74.87556
Spruce Run is atributary of theRaritan River inHunterdon County, New Jersey. It starts from the southwestern slope ofSchooley's Mountain, northeast ofAnthony inLebanon Township, and flows southwest towardGlen Gardner.[2] It then flows south towardClinton, where it joins theSouth Branch Raritan River. The Mulhockaway Creek is a tributary and flows from Jug Mountain.[3] The southern slopes of theMusconetcong Mountain drain into the Spruce Run.[2]
In 1964, theSpruce Run Reservoir Dam was built by the New Jersey Water Supply Authority, forming theSpruce Run Reservoir.[4] The reservoir is the third largest in the state and is encompassed by theSpruce Run Recreation Area.[5] The source of the stream is protected, located in Crystal Springs Preserve, a county park.[6] In addition, several sections of the stream are protected for fishing, hiking and nature observation.[7]
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