Lake Tappan Dike

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen
Nearest CityOld Tappan
River/StreamHackensack River
Coordinates41.02588, -73.99850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,000 acre-ft
Surface Area560 acres
Drainage Area49 sq mi
Max Discharge45,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSuez Water New Jersey
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection04/01/2000
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00898
Federal IDNJ00898
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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