Diversion Dam

Sussex County, New Jersey (near Hardyston)

River/Stream: Pequannock River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
225 ft
Reservoir Storage
300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
845 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-11-07

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
NJ00880
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Coordinates
41.13252, -74.49253
Age
67 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.