Quinton Pond Dam dam
Quinton Pond Dam
Quinton Pond Dam, located in Quinton Township, New Jersey, is a vital piece of infrastructure owned by the local government and regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. This earth dam serves the primary purpose of providing water supply, with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 81 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and stretches 235 feet in length, impounding Laurel Run to create a surface area of 19 acres within a drainage area of 1.35 square miles.
The dam's condition assessment as of February 2022 was deemed satisfactory, with a significant hazard potential that necessitates regular inspections every two years. Despite its age and lack of specific completion year, Quinton Pond Dam continues to serve its intended purpose effectively. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in April 2019, ensuring that measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks or incidents that may arise. With its strategic location and importance for water resource management, Quinton Pond Dam remains a key asset in safeguarding the region's water supply and environmental stability.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Quinton Pond Dam's role in maintaining a reliable water supply for the local community while managing the potential risks associated with its significant hazard potential. The dam's satisfactory condition and adherence to regulatory standards demonstrate a commitment to ensuring public safety and environmental sustainability. As part of the larger water infrastructure network in Salem County, New Jersey, Quinton Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of resilient and well-maintained dams in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Quinton Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 6 cfs | → |
| Cohansey River At Seeley Nj | 19 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Shellpot Creek At Wilmington | 2 cfs | → |
| Red Clay Creek Near Stanton | 29 cfs | → |
| White Clay Creek Near Newark | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Quinton Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Stow Neck Road Salem County
- Chestnut Road 291, Cumberland County
- Hawks Bridge Road 740, Salem County
- Riviera Drive 54, Pennsville
- Officers Row New Castle County
- Wma Access Road Cumberland County
Campgrounds
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Parvin State Park
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Sandy Hill Camp
- Dover Afb Military
Fishing spots
Track Quinton Pond 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 Quinton Pond Dam
Where does the data for Quinton 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 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 Quinton Pond Dam.