Hackensack Golf Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Hackensack Golf Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 31.2% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | NJ00969 |
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
Hackensack Golf Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hackensack Golf Club Dam?
Hackensack Golf Club 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 Hackensack Golf Club Dam?
Hackensack Golf Club Dam is owned by Hackensack Golf Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hackensack Golf Club Dam built?
Hackensack Golf Club Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Hackensack Golf Club Dam?
Hackensack Golf Club Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hackensack Golf Club Dam?
Hackensack Golf Club Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Hackensack Golf Club Dam last inspected?
Hackensack Golf Club Dam was last inspected on November 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.