Charlotteburg Dam
Charlotteburg Dam is a concrete dam located in Morris County, New Jersey, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Charlotteburg Dam
The primary purpose of Charlotteburg Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Newark, Department Of Water And Sewer Utilities (local government). It impounds the Pequannock River.
The dam stands 102 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 312 acres, has a storage capacity of 10,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/01/2024.
At 102 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Jersey dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| River/Stream | Pequannock River |
| Coordinates | 41.02605, -74.42438 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 312 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newark, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00316 |
| Federal ID | NJ00316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |