Herzenberg Dam dam
Herzenberg Dam
Herzenberg Dam, located in Woodbourne, New Jersey, stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. Built in 1960 for recreational purposes, this private earth dam on Papakating Creek-TR boasts a height of 16 feet and a length of 370 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential is complemented by its not rated condition assessment, reflecting a commitment to safety and maintenance.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Herzenberg Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections, ensuring that it meets stringent standards for structural integrity and emergency preparedness. Despite its relatively low risk profile, the dam's location in Sussex County underscores the importance of vigilance in the face of evolving climate challenges. With a drainage area of 2.4 square miles and a maximum discharge of 371 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding downstream communities from flooding events.
As climate change continues to impact water resources across the region, Herzenberg Dam serves as a vital resource for both recreation and flood control. With a surface area of 21 acres and a normal storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, the dam exemplifies the balance between human enjoyment of natural resources and the need for sustainable water management practices. As stakeholders work towards enhancing the dam's risk management measures and emergency response protocols, Herzenberg Dam stands as a model for proactive adaptation in the face of a changing climate.
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 Herzenberg Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 6,490 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 5,660 cfs | → |
| Eb Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj | 19 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny | 542 cfs | → |
| Wanaque River At Awosting Nj | 43 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 281 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Herzenberg Dam.
Boat launches
- Winding Waters Trail Town Of Warwick
- Matamoras
- West Shore Drive Stillwater Township
- Mcdade Recreational Trail Delaware
- Otter Lane 101, Dingman Township
- Sunrise Drive 299, Dingman Township
Track Herzenberg Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Herzenberg Dam
Where does the data for Herzenberg 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 Low 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 Herzenberg Dam.