Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1

Passaic, New Jersey· Earth· 15 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1 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 Length	100 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Normal Storage	112 acre-ft

Surface Area	15 acres
NID ID	NJ00980

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: July 1, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Preakness Hills Country Club

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1?

Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1 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 Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1?

Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1 is owned by Preakness Hills Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1?

Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1?

Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1 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 Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1 last inspected?

Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1 was last inspected on July 1, 2019. 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.