Crandon Lake Dam dam
Crandon Lake Dam
Crandon Lake Dam, located in Hampton Township, New Jersey, is a local government-owned structure that serves as a vital resource for recreational purposes. Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 428 feet, with a storage capacity of 510 acre-feet. Situated on Black Brook, the dam's primary function is to provide recreational opportunities for the community, with a surface area of 70 acres and a normal storage capacity of 230 acre-feet.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of December 2020, Crandon Lake Dam holds a high hazard potential, necessitating regular inspections every two years. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) oversees the state regulation, inspection, and enforcement of this dam to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With a maximum discharge capacity of 840 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area.
As an essential part of the local infrastructure, Crandon Lake Dam not only provides recreational opportunities for residents but also contributes to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Sussex County, New Jersey. With its strategic location and operational capacity, this dam serves as a key asset in safeguarding the surrounding community against potential hazards while promoting sustainable water use practices for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Crandon Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj | 47 cfs | → |
| Eb Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Bush Kill At Shoemakers | 132 cfs | → |
| Pequest River At Huntsville Nj | 17 cfs | → |
| Paulins Kill At Blairstown Nj | 58 cfs | → |
| Little Bush Kill At Edgemere | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crandon Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Shore Drive Stillwater Township
- Mcdade Recreational Trail Delaware
- Poxono Access Area In Nj
- Lake Minisink
- Little Mud Pond
- Otter Lane 101, Dingman Township
Track Crandon Lake 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 Crandon Lake Dam
Where does the data for Crandon 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Crandon Lake Dam.