East Lake Dam dam
East Lake Dam
East Lake Dam in Bridgeton City, Cumberland County, New Jersey, is a crucial water supply structure owned by the local government. The dam, primarily designed for water supply purposes, stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 500 feet in length. Situated on the Indian Fields Branch river, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17 acres with a drainage area of 7.3 square miles.
Despite being regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, the dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of April 2019. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 230 cubic feet per second, emphasizing its critical role in managing water resources in the region. With the last inspection conducted in 2019 and an inspection frequency of every 2 years, East Lake Dam plays a pivotal role in water resource management in the area.
Located within Congressional District 02 of New Jersey, East Lake Dam is essential for ensuring water supply reliability for the local community. With its strategic position and operational significance, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of East Lake Dam are essential for safeguarding water availability and mitigating potential risks associated with its high hazard potential.
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 East Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cohansey River At Seeley Nj | 18 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 66 cfs | → |
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 14 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Broad Street 13, Bridgeton
- Piney Point Trail Cumberland County
- Wma Access Road Cumberland County
- Wma Access Road Cumberland County
- Marshall Drive 35, Cumberland County
- Chestnut Road 291, Cumberland County
Campgrounds
- Parvin State Park
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Belleplain State Forest
- Dover Afb Military
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
Fishing spots
Track East 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 East Lake Dam
Where does the data for East 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 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 East Lake Dam.