Bear Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, New Jersey, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 415 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bear Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Bear Brook 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 Township of Livingston (local government). It impounds the Bear Brook near Livingston.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 03/22/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Livingston |
| River/Stream | Bear Brook |
| Coordinates | 40.78183, -74.29661 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Township of Livingston |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01027 |
| Federal ID | NJ01027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |