Wanaque Reservoir At Wanaque Nj reservoir
Wanaque Reservoir At Wanaque Nj
Wanaque Reservoir, located in Wanaque, New Jersey, is a man-made lake created in the 1920s by the construction of the Wanaque Dam. It is used as a source of drinking water for more than 3 million people in New Jersey. The reservoir's hydrology is primarily fed by the Wanaque River, a major tributary of the Pequannock River, and smaller streams that flow into it. The surface flow and snowpack providers for the reservoir include the Wanaque River and its tributaries, as well as precipitation and meltwater from the surrounding mountains. The reservoir is strictly regulated for public safety, and there are no agricultural or recreational uses allowed. However, there are several parks and hiking trails in the surrounding area that offer picturesque views of the reservoir.
Daily levels at Wanaque Reservoir At Wanaque Nj
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wanaque Reservoir At Wanaque Nj -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wanaque R At Wanaque Nj | 14 cfs | → |
| West Brook Near Wanaque Nj | 11 cfs | → |
| Pequannock River At Riverdale Nj | 35 cfs | → |
| Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes Nj | 203 cfs | → |
| Pompton River At Pompton Plains Nj | 219 cfs | → |
| Pequannock R At Macopin Intake Dam Nj | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wanaque Reservoir At Wanaque Nj.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lakeside Avenue Pompton Lakes
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
- Ringwood-Ramapo Trail Ringwood
- Blue Lake Road Town Of Warwick
- Laurel Meadow Drive Town Of Warwick
Track Wanaque Reservoir At Wanaque Nj in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Wanaque Reservoir At Wanaque Nj
Where does the data for Wanaque Reservoir At Wanaque Nj come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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