Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike
Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike is an earth dam located in Essex County, New Jersey, built in 1956. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike
The primary purpose of Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike 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 New Jersey-american Water Company (private). It impounds the Canoe Brook-offstream near Livingston Township.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 5,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 165 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 02/29/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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 | Essex |
| Nearest City | Livingston Township |
| River/Stream | Canoe Brook-offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.78160, -74.36143 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 165 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | New Jersey-American Water Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00550 |
| Federal ID | NJ00550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |