Pompton Lakes Dam

Passaic County, New Jersey

River/Stream: Ramapo River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
290 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
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
NJ00249
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
40.99247, -74.27857
Age
118 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.