Canoe Brook Dam

Essex County, New Jersey (near Short Hills)

River/Stream: Passaic River-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
160 acre-ft
Year Completed
1880
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
26 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-05-23

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00165
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
40.75157, -74.33557
Age
146 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.