Campbells Pond Dam dam
Campbells Pond Dam
Campbells Pond Dam, located in Millburn, New Jersey, was completed in 1899 and serves as a crucial water supply structure for the area. The dam is primarily of earth type construction, standing at a height of 21.8 feet with a length of 300 feet. It has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 21 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. The dam regulates the flow of the West Branch river, which covers a drainage area of 6.4 square miles.
Despite its importance for water management, Campbells Pond Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in November 2019 highlighted the need for maintenance and potential safety concerns. It is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures in place. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2015, indicating a need for updated emergency protocols to address any potential risks associated with its condition.
As an essential water supply infrastructure in Essex County, Campbells Pond Dam plays a vital role in managing the region's water resources. However, the dam's poor condition and significant hazard potential underscore the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of surrounding communities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in the ongoing efforts to address the dam's condition and improve its resilience in the face of potential climate impacts.
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 Campbells Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoe Brook Near Summit Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Rahway River Near Springfield Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Passaic River Near Chatham Nj | 34 cfs | → |
| Elizabeth R At Ursino Lake At Elizabeth Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| Green Brook At Seeley Mills Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Whippany River Near Pine Brook Nj | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campbells Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Island Avenue Little Falls
- Secaucus Municipal Ramp
- Woodbridge
- Veterans Court Passaic
- River Barge Park
- Secaucus Greenway Secaucus
Track Campbells Pond 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 Campbells Pond Dam
Where does the data for Campbells Pond 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 Campbells Pond Dam.