Layton's Lake Dam dam
Layton's Lake Dam
Layton's Lake Dam, located in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1972 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 225 feet, with a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet and a surface area of 50 acres. Situated on Game Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and offers opportunities for outdoor recreation.
With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, Layton's Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The dam's emergency action plan is up-to-date, ensuring that proper risk management measures are in place in case of emergencies. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for the community while also contributing to the overall water resource management in Salem County.
As a key structure in the region, Layton's Lake Dam is a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the intersection of infrastructure, conservation, and recreation. With its rich history and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and managing water resources sustainably while providing valuable benefits to the surrounding environment and community.
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 Layton's Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Shellpot Creek At Wilmington | 2 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek At Wilmington | 245 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 14 cfs | → |
| Red Clay Creek Near Stanton | 30 cfs | → |
| Red Clay Creek At Wooddale | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Layton's Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hawks Bridge Road 740, Salem County
- Plant Road Penns Grove
- Crown Point Road Oldmans
- Delaware Memorial Bridge Pennsville Township
- Riviera Drive 54, Pennsville
- I 95;Us 202 Wilmington
Campgrounds
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
- Parvin State Park
- Harmony Hill Wilderness Area Campsite
- Sandy Hill Camp
Fishing spots
Track Layton's 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 Layton's Lake Dam
Where does the data for Layton's 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 Layton's Lake Dam.