Darlington Lake Dam dam
Darlington Lake Dam
Darlington Lake Dam, located in Mahwah Township, New Jersey, was completed in 1951 and serves as a key recreational site in the area. Situated on Darlington Brook, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans a length of 470 feet. With a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a surface area of 26 acres, the dam offers both leisure opportunities and flood control benefits to the community.
Despite its primary purpose of recreation, Darlington Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of July 2019. The dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and undergoes state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure public safety. While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) preparation status and risk assessment details are currently unspecified, ongoing efforts are likely in place to address and mitigate potential risks associated with the dam's operation.
As a noteworthy landmark in Bergen County, New Jersey, Darlington Lake Dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its historical significance and environmental impact, the dam's maintenance and risk management efforts are crucial in safeguarding the surrounding community and preserving the natural beauty of the area.
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 Darlington Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ramapo River Near Mahwah Nj | 65 cfs | → |
| Ramapo River At Suffern Ny | 35 cfs | → |
| Saddle River At Upper Saddle River Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Ramapo River At Ramapo Ny | 51 cfs | → |
| Hohokus Brook At Ho-Ho-Kus Nj | 20 cfs | → |
| Mahwah River Near Suffern Ny | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Darlington Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ringwood-Ramapo Trail Ringwood
- Lakeside Avenue Pompton Lakes
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
- Blue Lake Road Town Of Warwick
- Laurel Meadow Drive Town Of Warwick
Campgrounds
- Beaver Pond - Harriman State Park
- Beaver Pond Campsite
- Camp Lewis
- Croton Point Park
- Rock Lodge Club
- Blue Mountain Reservation
Fishing spots
Track Darlington Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Darlington Lake Dam
Where does the data for Darlington 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 Darlington Lake Dam.