Dundee
Dundee is a masonry dam located in Passaic County, New Jersey, built in 1854. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dundee
The primary purpose of Dundee is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Dundee Water Power & Land Company (private). It impounds the Passaic River near Garfield.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 224 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,584 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 810 square miles. Completed in 1854, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2017.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| Nearest City | Garfield |
| River/Stream | Passaic River |
| Coordinates | 40.88330, -74.12710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1854 (172 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,584 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,584 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,584 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 224 acres |
| Drainage Area | 810 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Dundee Water Power & Land Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00243 |
| Federal ID | NJ00243 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |