Daretown Lake Dam dam
Daretown Lake Dam
Daretown Lake Dam, located in Woodstown, New Jersey, was completed in 1915 for the primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 575 feet, holding back the waters of the Salem River. With a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres, the dam provides a scenic and tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the dam is inspected every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in June 2020, despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential. The Emergency Action Plan for the dam was last revised in December 2010, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness and risk management.
With its picturesque location in Upper Pittsgrove Township and the Salem River flowing nearby, Daretown Lake Dam offers both beauty and functionality to the community. As a vital part of the local water infrastructure, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible water resource management 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 Daretown Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| Cohansey River At Seeley Nj | 18 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 70 cfs | → |
| Shellpot Creek At Wilmington | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Daretown Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
- Centerton Road Elmer
- Piney Point Trail Cumberland County
- Hawks Bridge Road 740, Salem County
- East Broad Street 13, Bridgeton
- Plant Road Penns Grove
Campgrounds
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Parvin State Park
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
Fishing spots
Track Daretown Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Daretown Lake Dam
Where does the data for Daretown 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 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 Daretown Lake Dam.