Washington Forge Pond Dam

Morris County, New Jersey (near Borough of Wharton)

River/Stream: Rockaway River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
710 ft
Reservoir Storage
96 acre-ft
Year Completed
1890
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,207 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-12-08

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
NJ00341
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
40.90378, -74.57848
Age
136 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.