Elkinton Pond Dam dam
Elkinton Pond Dam
Elkinton Pond Dam, located in Quinton Township, New Jersey, serves as a key recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1923, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 220 feet, creating a tranquil 15-acre surface area for outdoor activities. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a peaceful oasis for visitors to enjoy the beauty of Alloway Creek.
Despite its serene appearance, Elkinton Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment, as of the last inspection in February 2022. The dam's normal storage capacity of 206 acre-feet serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, but its poor condition highlights the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure public safety. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with regulating the dam, conducting inspections, and enforcing necessary measures to mitigate risks associated with its operation.
As water levels rise and climate patterns shift, Elkinton Pond Dam stands as a reminder of the critical role dams play in water resource management. With its rich history and recreational significance, this dam serves as both a source of enjoyment and a focal point for ongoing efforts to balance conservation with public safety in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Elkinton Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Cohansey River At Seeley Nj | 18 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| Shellpot Creek At Wilmington | 2 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 70 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elkinton Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Chestnut Road 291, Cumberland County
- Hawks Bridge Road 740, Salem County
- Stow Neck Road Salem County
- Wma Access Road Cumberland County
- Piney Point Trail Cumberland County
- Riviera Drive 54, Pennsville
Campgrounds
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Parvin State Park
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Dover Afb Military
Fishing spots
Track Elkinton Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elkinton Pond Dam
Where does the data for Elkinton Pond 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 Elkinton Pond Dam.