Levine Reservoir Dam
Levine Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Passaic County, New Jersey. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Levine Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Levine 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 Passaic Valley Water Commission (public utility). It impounds the Off Stream near Paterson.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 140 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2023.
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Location
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| Nearest City | Paterson |
| River/Stream | Off Stream |
| Coordinates | 40.91665, -74.18183 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Passaic Valley Water Commission |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NJ01061 |
| Federal ID | NJ01061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |