Pompton Lakes Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyPassaic
River/StreamRamapo River
Coordinates40.99247, -74.27857

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area210 acres
Drainage Area160 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00249
Federal IDNJ00249
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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