Oldham Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyPassaic
Nearest CityHaledon
River/StreamMolly Ann Brook
Coordinates40.94563, -74.18188

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1849 (177 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage153 acre-ft
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge5,200 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerWilliam Paterson University
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00238
Federal IDNJ00238
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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