Furnace Road Dam

Passaic County, New Jersey

River/Stream: Wanaque River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
730 ft
Reservoir Storage
90,917 acre-ft
Year Completed
1928
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00199
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
41.07290, -74.28268
Age
98 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.