Woodcliff Lake Dam

Bergen County, New Jersey (near Hillsdale)

River/Stream: Pascalk Brook

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
1,500 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,673 acre-ft
Year Completed
1906
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
13,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-24

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
NJ00247
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
41.01278, -74.04935
Age
120 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.