New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam

Post Brook-TR· Passaic, New Jersey· Earth· 15 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam is classified as high hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 51.4% in NJ)
Dam Length190 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage226 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,850 cfs
NID IDNJ00208

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 6, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Division of Parks and Forestry

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam?

New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam?

New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam is owned by Division of Parks and Forestry (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam?

New Jersey No Name # 40 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 New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam?

New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam has a dam height of 15 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 New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam last inspected?

New Jersey No Name # 40 Dam was last inspected on August 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.