Nummytown Mill Pond Dam dam
Nummytown Mill Pond Dam
Nummytown Mill Pond Dam, located in Middle Township, Cape May, New Jersey, is a local government-owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation. Built on Fishing Creek, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 9 feet and spans 600 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres. Despite its scenic beauty and recreational value, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in April 2021.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulates the dam, overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With a history of inadequate maintenance and a lack of recent modifications or risk assessment measures, the dam presents a potential threat to downstream communities in the event of a failure. It is crucial for local authorities to prioritize the rehabilitation and maintenance of Nummytown Mill Pond Dam to mitigate risks and safeguard the surrounding area from potential flooding and other hazards associated with deteriorating infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Nummytown Mill Pond Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human development and natural ecosystems. By examining the dam's design, condition, and regulatory oversight, enthusiasts can gain insight into the challenges of managing water resources in a changing climate. The case of Nummytown Mill Pond Dam highlights the importance of proactive maintenance, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness in ensuring the resilience of infrastructure to withstand future environmental pressures and protect communities from the impacts of climate change.
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 Nummytown Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe River At Head Of River Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Murderkill River At Bowers | 493 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 73 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Branch At Houston | 0 cfs | → |
| St Jones River At Dover | 13 cfs | → |
| Cohansey River At Seeley Nj | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nummytown Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Goshen Landing Drive 98, Middle Township
- Jakes Landing Road 102, Dennis Township
- Maurice River Township
- Bayview Drive 2604, Upper Township
- Hansey Creek Road 1304, Cumberland County
- Turkey Point Road Cumberland County
Campgrounds
- Belleplain State Forest
- Frontier Campground
- Whipporwhill Campsite
- Whipporwhil Campsite
- Cape Henlopen State Park
- Tall Pines Campground
Fishing spots
Track Nummytown Mill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Nummytown Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Nummytown Mill Pond 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 Significant 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 Nummytown Mill Pond Dam.