Washington Forge Pond Dam

New Jersey — Morris County — Rockaway River

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
RiverRockaway River
Coordinates40.90378, -74.57848

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length710 ft
NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1890
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWharton Borough

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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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