Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike dam
Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike
Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike, located in Livingston Township, New Jersey, is a private earth dam constructed in 1956 for water supply purposes. Standing at 40 feet tall and stretching 5000 feet in length, this dam holds a storage capacity of 6000 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 5000 acre-feet over a surface area of 165 acres. The dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of March 2020, Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Essex County, New Jersey. The dam is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures and maintain the water supply for the surrounding area. Despite its age, the dam has been well-maintained, with emergency action plans in place to address any potential risks or incidents.
Managed by private owners, Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike stands as a vital infrastructure for water supply management in the region. Its strategic location and reliable performance make it an essential component in ensuring water security and climate resilience for the community of Livingston Township and beyond.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoe Brook Near Summit Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Passaic River Near Chatham Nj | 34 cfs | → |
| Whippany River Near Pine Brook Nj | 35 cfs | → |
| Whippany River At Morristown Nj | 24 cfs | → |
| Passaic River At Pine Brook Nj | 138 cfs | → |
| Rahway River Near Springfield Nj | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike.
Boat launches
- Island Avenue Little Falls
- Veterans Court Passaic
- Secaucus Municipal Ramp
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
- River Barge Park
- Lakeside Avenue Pompton Lakes
Track Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike
Where does the data for Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike.