Overpeck Tidal Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen
Nearest CityLittle Ferry
River/StreamOverpeck Creek
Coordinates40.83932, -74.01860

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length296 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage680 acre-ft
Normal Storage680 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCounty of Bergen, Dept. of Public Works
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection12/12/2001
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00799
Federal IDNJ00799
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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