River Wall Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyPassaic
River/StreamPequannock River
Coordinates41.03735, -74.42730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length2,020 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area56 sq mi
Max Discharge5,600 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Newark, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/01/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00547
Federal IDNJ00547
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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