Great Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyPassaic
Nearest CityPaterson
River/StreamPassaic River
Coordinates40.91530, -74.18240

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1840 (186 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,415 acre-ft
Max Storage1,415 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,415 acre-ft
Surface Area202 acres
Drainage Area785 sq mi
Max Discharge23,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPaterson Municipal Utilities Authority
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/02/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00663
Federal IDNJ00663
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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