Erskine Upper Lake Dam

Passaic County, New Jersey

River/Stream: Wanaque River-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
800 ft
Reservoir Storage
437 acre-ft
Year Completed
1932
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,440 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-08-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00197
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
41.09678, -74.24832
Age
94 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.