Rocco Bunlno Dam
Rocco Bunlno Dam is an earth dam located in Bergen County, New Jersey, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rocco Bunlno Dam
The primary purpose of Rocco Bunlno Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dun Liang (private). It impounds the Saddle River near Saddle River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 137 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Nearest City | Saddle River |
| River/Stream | Saddle River |
| Coordinates | 41.01933, -74.09315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 137 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dun Liang |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ00845 |
| Federal ID | NJ00845 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |