Success Lake Dam dam
Success Lake Dam
Success Lake Dam in New Jersey is a state-regulated structure located in Jackson Township, Ocean County. The dam, primarily designed for recreation purposes, is an earth type with a height of 11 feet and a length of 1260 feet. It holds a normal storage capacity of 215 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 100 acres, serving the surrounding area with water resources and recreational opportunities.
The dam, situated on the Shannae River, is under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being deemed low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with its last inspection date recorded in December 2000. The structure has not been modified in recent years, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated.
With its tranquil setting and recreational focus, Success Lake Dam provides a picturesque backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and climate aficionados to enjoy. The dam's location within the Philadelphia District and Congressional District 04 of New Jersey adds to its significance as a water resource and environmental asset in the region. As efforts continue to monitor and manage the dam's safety and functionality, it remains a vital part of the local landscape, offering both leisure and ecological benefits to the community.
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 Success Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River Near Toms River Nj | 104 cfs | → |
| Crosswicks Creek At Extonville Nj | 45 cfs | → |
| North Branch Metedeconk River Near Lakewood Nj | 26 cfs | → |
| Mcdonalds Branch In Lebanon State Forest Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Greenwood Branch At New Lisbon Nj | 38 cfs | → |
| Manasquan River At Squankum Nj | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Success Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Garfield Avenue 230, Toms River
- Bayview Place Ocean Gate
- Stockton Avenue Manasquan
- Roebling Park In Nj
- Trenton Public Boat Ramp
- Levittown Lake
Track Success Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Success Lake Dam
Where does the data for Success Lake 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 Low 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 Success Lake Dam.