Hydroelectric Dams in New Jersey
New Jersey has 10 hydroelectric dams, of which 6 carry a high hazard classification. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam | Warren | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 |
| 2 | Yards Creek Lower - Main Dam | Warren | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 |
| 3 | Yards Creek Upper - West Dike | Warren | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 |
| 4 | Yards Creek Lower - Auxiliary Dike | Warren | 35 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 |
| 5 | Yards Creek Upper - S. W. Dike | Warren | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 |
| 6 | Yards Creek Auxiliary Reservoir Dam | Warren | 22 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 |
| 7 | Yards Creek Upper - East Dike | Warren | 21 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 |
| 8 | Dundee | Passaic | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1854 |
| 9 | Great Falls | Passaic | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1840 |
| 10 | Beatties Mill Dam | Passaic | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1932 |