Great Falls
New Jersey — Passaic County — Passaic River
Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| River | Passaic River |
| Coordinates | 40.91530, -74.18240 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,415 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,415 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 202 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 2, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1840 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Paterson Municipal Utilities Authority |
| Other Name | S.U.M. Dam |
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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.