Canoe Brook Reservoir #1 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex
Nearest CityShort Hills
River/StreamCanoe Brook
Coordinates40.74542, -74.35035

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length13,500 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,256 acre-ft
Surface Area204 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNew Jersey-American Water Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/29/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00525
Federal IDNJ00525
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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