Hackensack Res. # 2 (weehawken) Dam
Hackensack Res. # 2 (weehawken) Dam is an earth dam located in Hudson County, New Jersey. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hackensack Res. # 2 (weehawken) Dam
Hackensack Res. # 2 (weehawken) Dam is a dam in Hudson, New Jersey. The dam is owned by Township Of Weehawken (private). It impounds the Passaic River.
The dam collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/05/2023.
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 | Hudson |
| River/Stream | Passaic River |
| Coordinates | 40.76415, -74.02815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Township of Weehawken |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01011 |
| Federal ID | NJ01011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |