Country Lake #1 Dam dam
Country Lake #1 Dam
Country Lake #1 Dam, located in Pemberton Township, New Jersey, is a local government-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 580 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 1176 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Pole Bridge Branch river and is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, with regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the Country Lake #1 Dam is classified as having significant hazard potential, underlining the importance of ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 1250 cubic feet per second, with a surface area of 64 acres and a drainage area of 16 square miles. While there have been no reported modifications to the dam in recent years, its last inspection in April 2021 indicated a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold safety standards and prevent potential risks to downstream communities.
As a key recreational asset in Burlington County, New Jersey, Country Lake #1 Dam serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its picturesque surroundings and vital role in providing outdoor recreational opportunities, the dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes, emphasizing the need for sustainable management practices to safeguard our water resources for future generations.
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 Country Lake #1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Branch At New Lisbon Nj | 36 cfs | → |
| Mcdonalds Branch In Lebanon State Forest Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton Nj | 51 cfs | → |
| South Branch Rancocas Creek At Vincentown Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Crosswicks Creek At Extonville Nj | 32 cfs | → |
| Toms River Near Toms River Nj | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Country Lake #1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Roebling Park In Nj
- Lake Trail Burlington County
- Trenton Public Boat Ramp
- Levittown Lake
- Bayview Place Ocean Gate
- Garfield Avenue 230, Toms River
Campgrounds
- Range 14 Camp Military - Ft Dix
- Brendan T Byrne Camp
- Brendan Byrne State Forest
- Willow Pond Camp Military - Ft Dix
- Batona Camp
- Hawkin Bridge Campground
Fishing spots
Track Country Lake #1 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 Country Lake #1 Dam
Where does the data for Country Lake #1 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 Country Lake #1 Dam.