Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam
Key Takeaway
Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 63.3% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 452 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ00964 |
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
Simon Property Group
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam?
Rockaway Townsquare Mall 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 Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam?
Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam is owned by Simon Property Group (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam?
Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam?
Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam last inspected?
Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.