Raymond Dam dam
Raymond Dam
Raymond Dam, located in Wanaque Borough, New Jersey, was completed in 1928 and serves as a crucial water supply infrastructure for the region. The dam stands at 103 feet high and spans a length of 1603 feet, with a storage capacity of 90,937 acre-feet. Situated on the Wanaque River, the dam plays a significant role in regulating water flow and ensuring a stable water supply for the surrounding areas.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Raymond Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with emergency action plans in place. The dam's primary purpose of water supply underscores its critical importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
With its earth and gravity dam types, Raymond Dam represents a significant engineering feat that has stood the test of time. As the region faces increasing challenges from climate change and water resource management, Raymond Dam continues to play a key role in safeguarding water supply and mitigating risks associated with flooding. Its strategic location and operational efficiency make it a vital asset for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure, water resources, and climate resilience.
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 Raymond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wanaque R At Wanaque Nj | 14 cfs | → |
| West Brook Near Wanaque Nj | 7 cfs | → |
| Pequannock River At Riverdale Nj | 29 cfs | → |
| Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes Nj | 122 cfs | → |
| Pompton River At Pompton Plains Nj | 145 cfs | → |
| Ringwood Creek Near Wanaque Nj | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Raymond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeside Avenue Pompton Lakes
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
- Ringwood-Ramapo Trail Ringwood
- Blue Lake Road Town Of Warwick
- Laurel Meadow Drive Town Of Warwick
Track Raymond 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 Raymond Dam
Where does the data for Raymond 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Raymond Dam.