Palatine Lake Dam dam
Palatine Lake Dam
Palatine Lake Dam in Salem, New Jersey, sits on the Muddy Run river and was completed in 1940. This local government-owned dam primarily serves for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a dam height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, the dam creates a surface area of 100 acres and drains a 25-square mile area.
Despite its picturesque setting, Palatine Lake Dam has been flagged for significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment. The dam underwent its last inspection in April 2021, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community. With a designated inspection frequency of 2 years, efforts are underway to address the dam's structural integrity and mitigate any potential risks.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the scenic beauty of Palatine Lake Dam, it is essential to recognize the importance of ongoing safety measures and maintenance protocols. With its historic significance and recreational value, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between natural beauty and the need for infrastructure resilience in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 Palatine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 66 cfs | → |
| Cohansey River At Seeley Nj | 18 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 14 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Blue Anchor Nj | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Palatine Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Centerton Road Elmer
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
- Piney Point Trail Cumberland County
- East Broad Street 13, Bridgeton
- Wma Access Road Cumberland County
- Wma Access Road Cumberland County
Campgrounds
- Parvin State Park
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Belleplain State Forest
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
Fishing spots
Track Palatine 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 Palatine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Palatine 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 Palatine Lake Dam.