Boonton Dam

New Jersey — Morris County

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
Coordinates40.89568, -74.39787

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length2,150 ft
NID Storage28,000 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerJersey City Municipal Utilities Authority

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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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