Lake Tappan Dike

New Jersey — Bergen County — Hackensack River

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen
RiverHackensack River
Coordinates41.02588, -73.99850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
NID Storage8,000 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area560 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 1, 2000
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSuez Water New Jersey

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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