Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam dam
Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam
Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam, located in Livingston Township, Essex County, New Jersey, was completed in 1956 primarily for water supply purposes. This private Earth dam stands at 57 feet in height and spans 1,280 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 6,270 acre-feet and a surface area of 165 acres. Situated along the Passaic River-OFFSTREAM, this dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring state inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place.
The dam's high hazard potential is mitigated by its satisfactory condition assessment as of March 2020, with emergency action plans in preparation to meet guidelines. Though the dam has not undergone recent modifications, its regular inspection schedule every two years helps maintain its structural integrity. The area's Congressional representative, Mikie Sherrill, falls under Congressional District 11, New Jersey, adding a political dimension to the dam's management and oversight.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam a significant infrastructure contributing to water supply management in the region. Its design, regulatory oversight, and emergency preparedness highlight the importance of sustainable water resource practices and the critical role dams play in securing water access for communities.
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 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoe Brook Near Summit Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Whippany River Near Pine Brook Nj | 35 cfs | → |
| Passaic River Near Chatham Nj | 34 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 Dam.
Boat launches
- Island Avenue Little Falls
- Veterans Court Passaic
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
- Secaucus Municipal Ramp
- Lakeside Avenue Pompton Lakes
- River Barge Park
Track Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam
Where does the data for Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam 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 Dam.