Highland Lake Dam

Passaic County, New Jersey (near West Paterson)

River/Stream: Slippery Rock Brook

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Stone
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
104 ft
Reservoir Storage
64 acre-ft
Year Completed
1947
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-22

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
NJ00240
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
40.90372, -74.19057
Age
79 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.