Cranes Lake Dam dam
Cranes Lake Dam
Cranes Lake Dam, located in Folsom, New Jersey, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1972, this earth and gravity dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 1050 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 319 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 115 acre-feet, the dam sits on the Hospitality Branch river.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2020, Cranes Lake Dam has been classified as having significant hazard potential. This classification, along with its inspection frequency of every two years, underscores the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) plays a key role in regulating and inspecting the dam, highlighting the collaborative effort between state agencies and private owners in managing water resources.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for the owners of Cranes Lake Dam to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. While details about the EAP status are not currently available, it is essential for the dam to meet guidelines and have updated emergency contacts to mitigate risks and protect nearby communities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like Cranes Lake Dam is vital for promoting sustainable water practices and safeguarding our environment.
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 Cranes Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Blue Anchor Nj | 17 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj | 35 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Sicklerville Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 73 cfs | → |
| Mullica River Near Batsto Nj | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cranes Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
- Centerton Road Elmer
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Piney Point Trail Cumberland County
- East Broad Street 13, Bridgeton
Campgrounds
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Parvin State Park
- Mullica River Campground
- Lower Forge Camp
- Buttonwood Hill Camp
Track Cranes Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cranes Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cranes 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 Cranes Lake Dam.