Great Falls
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| Nearest City | Paterson |
| River/Stream | Passaic River |
| Coordinates | 40.91530, -74.18240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,415 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,415 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 202 acres |
| Drainage Area | 785 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Paterson Municipal Utilities Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |