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| | NJDEP Dam Safety & Flood Control - August 2000 Storm |
 | | The areas hit most severely were in Sussex and Morris Counties, with the storm centered over the townships of Sparta, Hopatcong and Jefferson. |
 | | As a result of the flooding, the Dam Safety Section dispatched emergency inspection teams, consisting of section engineers, to assess damages and hazards associated with the area dams. |
 | | Beginning on Monday, August 14, 2000 and ending on Thursday, August 17, 2000, teams were sent to specific areas to conduct more detailed investigations of all affected dams. |
| www.state.nj.us /dep/damsafety/august.htm (343 words) |
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