State officials turned down a request Monday for the release of water from the spillway at Pompton Lakes Dam before this week’s forecast rainstorm.. Mayors from four communities downstream of ...

POMPTON LAKES — The Pompton Lakes dam served its purpose to mitigate flooding on the Passaic River during Hurricane Irene, according to the findings of a flood commission released today.

After the tour, Christie said the Pompton Lakes Dam is a priority. Speaking to the media, Christie discussed a 15-point report released last month by the Passaic River Flood Advisory Commission.

State officials turned down a request Monday for the release of water from the spillway at Pompton Lakes Dam before this week’s forecast rainstorm. Mayors from four communities downstream of the ...

The nearly 600-page report found that the Pompton Lakes Dam floodgates worked correctly during Hurricane Irene last August and during flooding in March of 2010 and March of 2011.

POMPTON LAKE DAM BURSTS.; Waters Sweep Over Lowlands, Flooding Buildings -- Family Carried Away with House -- Bridge Destroyed. Share full article. Oct. 10, 1903.

Mayors of Wayne, Pompton Lakes and Lincoln Park requested floodgates on Pompton Lakes Dam be opened ahead of the storm to prevent flooding downstream.

High water rushes against the bridge on Hamburg Turnpike near the intersection of Terhune Drive from the Pompton Lake Dam area caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in Pompton Lakes near Wayne ...