Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam

New Jersey, Essex County, Passaic River-OFFSTREAM

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex
RiverPassaic River-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates40.79025, -74.36132

Physical Characteristics

NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length1,280 ft
NID Storage6,270 acre-ft
Max Storage-
Surface Area165 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 10, 2026
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNew Jersey-American Water Company

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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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