Bunker Hill Dam dam
Bunker Hill Dam
Bunker Hill Dam, located in Jackson Township, New Jersey, is a local government-owned structure built in 1938 along the Dove Branch of Toms River. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans 500 feet in length, providing a surface area of 35 acres and a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Despite its age, Bunker Hill Dam is in satisfactory condition and has a low hazard potential, making it a safe and reliable source of water resource management in the area.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bunker Hill Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations. The dam's maximum discharge capacity reaches 885 cubic feet per second, serving the surrounding community while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors. With its location in Ocean County, New Jersey, Bunker Hill Dam plays a crucial role in managing the local watershed and providing a serene environment for outdoor activities.
Congressional District 04's representative, Christopher H. Smith, oversees the area where Bunker Hill Dam is situated, emphasizing the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As a key infrastructure for the region, the dam's condition is regularly assessed, and emergency action plans are in place to mitigate any potential risks. With its historical significance and functional purpose, Bunker Hill Dam stands as a testament to effective dam construction and management practices, contributing to the sustainable development of water resources in New Jersey.
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 Bunker Hill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Metedeconk River Near Lakewood Nj | 21 cfs | → |
| Toms River Near Toms River Nj | 93 cfs | → |
| Manasquan River At Squankum Nj | 27 cfs | → |
| Manasquan R Nr Allenwood Nj | 12 cfs | → |
| Shark River Near Neptune City Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Jumping Brook Near Neptune City Nj | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bunker Hill Dam.
Boat launches
- Garfield Avenue 230, Toms River
- Bayview Place Ocean Gate
- Stockton Avenue Manasquan
- 7th Avenue Asbury Park
- Riverview Avenue Little Silver
- River Lane 8, Long Branch
Track Bunker Hill 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 Bunker Hill Dam
Where does the data for Bunker Hill 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 Low 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 Bunker Hill Dam.