Cooks Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cooks Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00810 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Township of Denville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cooks Pond Dam?
Cooks Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cooks Pond Dam?
Cooks Pond Dam is owned by Township of Denville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cooks Pond Dam built?
Cooks Pond Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cooks Pond Dam?
Cooks Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cooks Pond Dam?
Cooks Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cooks Pond Dam last inspected?
Cooks Pond Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.