Weasel Brook Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Weasel Brook Park Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 0.6% in NJ) |
| Dam Length | 76 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,922 cfs |
| NID ID | NJ01009 |
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
County of Passaic
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Weasel Brook Park Dam?
Weasel Brook Park 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 Weasel Brook Park Dam?
Weasel Brook Park Dam is owned by County of Passaic (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Weasel Brook Park Dam?
Weasel Brook Park 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 Weasel Brook Park Dam?
Weasel Brook Park Dam has a dam height of 6 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 Weasel Brook Park Dam last inspected?
Weasel Brook Park Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.