Diversion Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Hardyston |
| River/Stream | Pequannock River |
| Coordinates | 41.13252, -74.49253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 845 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newark, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |