Nosenzo Pond Dam
Nosenzo Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Passaic County, New Jersey, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nosenzo Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Nosenzo Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Township Of West Milford (local government). It impounds the West Brook-tr.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 11/08/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| River/Stream | West Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 41.08345, -74.38173 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of West Milford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00664 |
| Federal ID | NJ00664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |