Blue Anchor Brook Dam dam
Blue Anchor Brook Dam
Blue Anchor Brook Dam, located in Winslow Township, New Jersey, is a state-owned structure built in 1926 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 8 feet and stretching 400 feet in length, impounds Blue Anchor Brook, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. With a surface area of 16 acres and draining an area of 4.77 square miles, the dam provides a serene setting for outdoor activities and wildlife habitat in the Camden County region.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Blue Anchor Brook Dam is classified as an earth dam with a significant hazard potential. Despite this, the dam's condition assessment as of May 2021 was satisfactory, indicating that it is well-maintained and functioning effectively. Regular inspections are conducted every two years to ensure the safety and stability of the structure, highlighting the state's commitment to water resource management and public safety in the area.
The dam's location within Congressional District 01, New Jersey, under the jurisdiction of the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, underscores its importance as a recreational and environmental asset in the region. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Blue Anchor Brook Dam are crucial for adapting to changing conditions and ensuring the resilience of water systems for future generations of enthusiasts and conservationists.
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 Blue Anchor Brook Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Blue Anchor Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj | 34 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Sicklerville Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Mullica River Near Batsto Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| West Branch Wading River Near Jenkins Nj | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blue Anchor Brook Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Lake Trail Burlington County
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Centerton Road Elmer
- North Shore (Blue) Trail Burlington County
Campgrounds
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Mullica River Campground
- Lower Forge Camp
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Buttonwood Hill Camp
- Batona Camp
Fishing spots
Track Blue Anchor Brook Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Blue Anchor Brook Dam
Where does the data for Blue Anchor Brook 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 Blue Anchor Brook Dam.