Clove River Dam dam
Clove River Dam
Located in Sussex, New Jersey, Clove River Dam is a significant earth-type structure completed in 1932 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam has a height of 28 feet and a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 633 acre-feet. It sits on Clove Brook and serves as a key feature in the area, offering recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
Managed by the local government with state regulatory oversight from NJDEP, Clove River Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential but is currently in fair condition. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 22.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 7628 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its age, Clove River Dam continues to be a vital asset for the community, providing not only recreational benefits but also serving as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management. With its picturesque surroundings and historical significance, the dam remains an important feature in Sussex Borough, New Jersey, showcasing the intersection of engineering, nature, and community engagement.
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 Clove River Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eb Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj | 17 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 7,030 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 6,230 cfs | → |
| Wanaque River At Awosting Nj | 50 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny | 531 cfs | → |
| Pequannock R At Macopin Intake Dam Nj | 83 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clove River Dam.
Boat launches
- Winding Waters Trail Town Of Warwick
- Matamoras
- West Shore Drive Stillwater Township
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
- Mcdade Recreational Trail Delaware
- Blue Lake Road Town Of Warwick
Track Clove River 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 Clove River Dam
Where does the data for Clove River 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 High 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 Clove River Dam.