Yantacaw Brook Dam
Yantacaw Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Yantacaw Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Yantacaw Brook Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Township Of Montclair (local government). It impounds the Yancataw Creek near Montclair.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2025.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Montclair |
| River/Stream | Yancataw Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.84022, -74.19040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Township of Montclair |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01057 |
| Federal ID | NJ01057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |