Point View Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Point View Dam, located in Passaic, New Jersey, is a local government-owned structure that serves as a recreational site along Haycock Brook.


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Summary

Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and spans 1100 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 10,450 acre-feet. With a surface area of 465 acres and a drainage area of 1.8 square miles, the dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various water-related activities.

Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Point View Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam, with the most recent assessment performed in July 2021. Despite its age, the dam continues to meet regulatory guidelines and serves as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure.

Located in Wayne Township, Point View Dam not only provides recreational opportunities but also contributes to flood control and water storage in the region. As a popular destination for visitors and a critical piece of the state's water management system, the dam showcases the intersection of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in safeguarding water resources for future generations to enjoy.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

55

River Or Stream

Haycock Brook

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

465

Drainage Area

1.8

Nid Storage

10450

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

55
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.