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 |