Clearview Lake Dam dam
Clearview Lake Dam
Clearview Lake Dam, located in Sussex, New Jersey, serves as a crucial element for recreational activities in the area. Completed in 1960, this private Earth-type dam stands at a height of 9.7 feet and spans 250 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Situated on the Paulinskill River, this dam not only provides a picturesque backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts but also contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the region.
Maintained by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Clearview Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Classified as having a significant hazard potential, this dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of June 2020. Additionally, emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks, with the most recent revision dating back to December 2021. With its strategic location and contribution to water management, Clearview Lake Dam stands as a vital asset within the community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the role of dams like Clearview Lake Dam in mitigating risks and ensuring water security becomes increasingly important. With its capacity to store and regulate water flow on the Paulinskill River, this dam not only supports recreational activities but also plays a key role in safeguarding the surrounding environment and communities against potential hazards. As efforts to address climate change intensify, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Clearview Lake Dam will be crucial in ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
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 Clearview Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eb Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj | 12 cfs | → |
| Pequest River At Huntsville Nj | 21 cfs | → |
| Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj | 60 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 8,150 cfs | → |
| Paulins Kill At Blairstown Nj | 79 cfs | → |
| Bush Kill At Shoemakers | 175 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clearview Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Shore Drive Stillwater Township
- Mcdade Recreational Trail Delaware
- Jefferson Lake Road Sussex County
- Poxono Access Area In Nj
- Dell Avenue 9, Netcong
- Otter Lane 101, Dingman Township
Track Clearview Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clearview Lake Dam
Where does the data for Clearview 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 Clearview Lake Dam.