Canistear Reservoir Dike
Canistear Reservoir Dike is an earth dam located in Sussex County, New Jersey. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Canistear Reservoir Dike
The primary purpose of Canistear Reservoir 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 City Of Newark, Department Of Water And Sewer Utilities (local government). It impounds the Pequannock River-tr.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 400 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Pequannock River-tr |
| Coordinates | 41.10993, -74.48935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,735 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newark, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00679 |
| Federal ID | NJ00679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |