Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam dam
Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam
Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam, located in Mercer County, New Jersey, is a private earth dam constructed in 1964 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Honey Branch. The dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 1095 feet, providing a storage capacity of 316 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a surface area of 27 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in controlling debris and reducing flood risks in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Stony Brook #14 Dam has a satisfactory condition assessment and a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of its regular inspections and maintenance. The dam's last inspection was conducted in December 2021, with an inspection frequency of 2 years. Despite its age, the dam continues to meet regulatory standards set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring the safety of nearby communities in Hopewell Township.
As a vital piece of infrastructure in flood risk management, Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and state agencies in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience. Its strategic location and effective design contribute to the overall protection of the area, making it a key asset in mitigating potential disasters and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in New Jersey.
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 Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook At Princeton Nj | 7 cfs | → |
| Delaware And Raritan Canal At Port Mercer Nj | 142 cfs | → |
| Assunpink Creek Near Clarksville Nj | 12 cfs | → |
| Delaware And Raritan Canal At Kingston Nj | 114 cfs | → |
| Assunpink Creek At Trenton Nj | 30 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Trenton Nj | 5,610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam.
Track Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stony Brook #14 (Honey Lake) Dam
Where does the data for Stony Brook #14 (Honey 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 High 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.
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