Boonton Reservoir Dam
Boonton Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Morris County, New Jersey, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boonton Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Boonton Reservoir 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 Town Of Boonton (local government). It impounds the Stony Brook-tr near Boonton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 133 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 05/12/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Nearest City | Boonton |
| River/Stream | Stony Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.95368, -74.38288 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,060 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 133 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 613 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Boonton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00255 |
| Federal ID | NJ00255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |