Verona Lake Dam dam
Verona Lake Dam
Verona Lake Dam, located in Verona Township, New Jersey, serves as a crucial structure for recreation purposes along the Peckman River. Completed in 1903, this masonry dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 438 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam is owned and regulated by the local government, with oversight from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.
Despite its age, Verona Lake Dam maintains a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2021. With a high hazard potential due to its location and capacity, the dam is subject to a biennial inspection frequency. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam is up to date, last revised in April 2022, ensuring that proper guidelines are in place in case of any emergencies. The dam's risk assessment and management measures are currently under review, reflecting ongoing efforts to maintain the safety and integrity of this vital water resource infrastructure.
As a key feature in the water management system of Essex County, New Jersey, Verona Lake Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels for recreation and downstream flow management. With its historical significance and recreational value, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate adaptation can appreciate the efforts put into ensuring the safety and functionality of Verona Lake Dam, highlighting the intersection of environmental conservation and human recreation in a rapidly changing climate landscape.
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 Verona Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic River At Little Falls Nj | 83 cfs | → |
| Passaic River At Pine Brook Nj | 150 cfs | → |
| Second River At Belleville Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| Whippany River Near Pine Brook Nj | 37 cfs | → |
| Canoe Brook Near Summit Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Rockaway River Below Reservoir At Boonton Nj | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Verona Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Island Avenue Little Falls
- Veterans Court Passaic
- Secaucus Municipal Ramp
- River Barge Park
- Secaucus Greenway Secaucus
- Riverside Avenue Little Ferry
Track Verona 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 Verona Lake Dam
Where does the data for Verona 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 Verona Lake Dam.