Deal Lake Dam dam
Deal Lake Dam
Deal Lake Dam, located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, is a vital structure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Owned by the local government and regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a dam height of 10.5 feet and a storage capacity of 576 acre-feet, Deal Lake Dam plays a crucial role in controlling the flow of Hog Swamp Brook and mitigating potential flood risks in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Deal Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2001. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are also not fully documented. However, with its strategic location in Asbury Park City and under the jurisdiction of the Philadelphia District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Deal Lake Dam remains a key infrastructure for water management and environmental protection in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find the unique features and regulatory aspects of Deal Lake Dam intriguing for further exploration and study.
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 Deal Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jumping Brook Near Neptune City Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Shark River Near Neptune City Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Swimming River Near Red Bank Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Manasquan R Nr Allenwood Nj | 12 cfs | → |
| Manasquan River At Squankum Nj | 27 cfs | → |
| North Branch Metedeconk River Near Lakewood Nj | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deal Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- 7th Avenue Asbury Park
- River Lane 8, Long Branch
- Riverview Avenue Little Silver
- Stockton Avenue Manasquan
- Battin Road 198, Fair Haven
- Ravine Drive Matawan
Track Deal 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 Deal Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deal 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 Low 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 Deal Lake Dam.