Wolf Den Dam

Wolf Den Dam Quick Facts

Location: Passaic, New Jersey
Coordinates: 41.040033, -74.3016
River: Wanaque River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Concrete
Commissioned: 1927
Dam Height: 42 ft (13 m)
Dam Length: 2,160 ft (658 m)
Dam Capacity: acre-ft (0 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Wolf Den Dam Information

Wolf Den Dam is a concrete dam located in Wanaque, Passaic, New Jersey.

The dam, which is on the Wanaque River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1927 and is currently owned by North Jersey District Water Supply Commission.

Wolf Den Dam Structure

The Wolf Den Dam is approximately 2,160 feet (658 m) long, 42 feet (13 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Wolf Den Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 81,730 acre-ft (100,812 Ml) and maximum capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,310 acres (935 ha) and the total catchment area is 90 square miles (234 square kilometres).

Wolf Den Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Wolf Den Dam does not have any spillways.

Wolf Den Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Wolf Den Dam
Passaic, New Jersey
Height (ft)
42
Length (Ft)
2,160
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
90
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Wolf Den Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Wolf Den Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:49
Sunrise 06:41
Sunset 16:41
Temperature (°F) 39
Feels Like (°F) 35
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1028
Humidity (%) 58
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Wolf Den Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 38 54 42 1017 45 18 33 NNW 0 - scattered clouds
Wed 29 49 40 1033 29 10 24 NNE 0 - clear sky
Thu 32 45 41 1027 34 6 11 ENE 0 - overcast clouds
Fri 36 57 47 1013 36 13 33 NW 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 42 58 47 1011 31 17 40 NNW 0 - clear sky
Sun 37 61 48 1018 47 7 22 NW 0 - overcast clouds
Mon 47 60 54 1009 69 15 32 WNW 100 4 light rain
Tue 42 55 45 1015 54 12 31 NW 0 - scattered clouds

Wolf Den Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Wolf Den Dam?

Wolf Den Dam is in New Jersey.

In which county is the Wolf Den Dam?

Wolf Den Dam is in Passaic County.

How high is the Wolf Den Dam?

Wolf Den Dam is 42 feet high.

How long is the Wolf Den Dam?

Wolf Den Dam is 2,160 feet long.

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Wolf Den Dam

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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