// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Host County | Passaic County NJ |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Passaic River in New Jersey floods repeatedly with the worst events in 1984 2011 and 2021 from Hurricane Ida which caused catastrophic flooding killing 25 people in New Jersey. The river drains one of the most densely populated watersheds in the US. Paterson NJ experienced severe downtown flooding from Ida when the Passaic crested at record levels.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Passaic County with 500,000 residents and the broader Passaic River basin with 2 million residents face repeated catastrophic flooding. Ida 2021 killed 25 people in New Jersey primarily from flash flooding in the Passaic basin.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-80, I-280, Garden State Parkway. Passaic County Emergency Management coordinates Passaic River flood protocols with NJ State Police and OEM.