River Wall Dam

Passaic County, New Jersey

River/Stream: Pequannock River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
2,020 ft
Reservoir Storage
50 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
5,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-11-01

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NJ00547
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
41.03735, -74.42730
Age
65 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.