Dams in Essex County, New Jersey
13Total Dams
8High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 8 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Essex County is 96 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam at 57 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 57 | Water Supply | 1956 |
| Cedar Grove West Res Dam | High | Fair | 55 | Water Supply | 1903 |
| Cedar Grove South Res Dam | High | Satisfactory | 51 | Water Supply | 1903 |
| Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Water Supply | 1956 |
| Orange Reservoir Dam | High | Fair | 34 | Water Supply | 1958 |
| Canoe Brook Reservoir #2 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 29 | Water Supply | 1948 |
| Canoe Brook Reservoir #1 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 25 | Water Supply | 1929 |
| Verona Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | 1903 |
| Campbells Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 22 | Water Supply | 1899 |
| Bear Brook Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 20 | Water Supply | 1979 |
| Diamond Mill Pond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Yantacaw Brook Dam | Significant | Poor | 8 | Recreation | |
| Canoe Brook Dam | Low | Poor | 9 | Water Supply | 1880 |