Lake Riconda Dam
Lake Riconda Dam is an earth dam located in Passaic County, New Jersey, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Riconda Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Riconda Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Riconda Home Owners Assoc. (private). It impounds the Small Branch Wanaque River near Ringwood.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/07/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| Nearest City | Ringwood |
| River/Stream | Small Branch Wanaque River |
| Coordinates | 41.11332, -74.30427 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Riconda Home Owners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00567 |
| Federal ID | NJ00567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |