Franklin Pond Dam dam
Franklin Pond Dam
Franklin Pond Dam, located in Sussex, New Jersey, is a vital structure along the Wallkill River with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth and gravity dam stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches 350 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 405 acre-feet. The dam, owned by the local government, is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its satisfactory condition and significant hazard potential is managed effectively.
Despite its recreational focus, Franklin Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. With a drainage area of 29.3 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 405 acre-feet, the dam helps regulate water flow and storage to mitigate flood risks and support various ecological functions. The dam's location in Franklin Borough makes it easily accessible to visitors and residents alike, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor activities while also contributing to the overall conservation efforts in the area.
As a key feature within the local landscape, Franklin Pond Dam not only provides recreational opportunities but also serves as a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its state-regulated status, regular inspections, and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam exemplifies responsible infrastructure management in safeguarding both public safety and environmental well-being. Its presence along the Wallkill River underscores the interconnectedness of water resources and climate resilience, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in preserving our natural ecosystems for future generations.
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 Franklin Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eb Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj | 12 cfs | → |
| Green Pond Brook At Picatinny Arsenal Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Green Pd Bk Bl Picatinny Lk At Picatinny Ars Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Pequannock R At Macopin Intake Dam Nj | 14 cfs | → |
| Pequest River At Huntsville Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Wanaque River At Awosting Nj | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Franklin Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Winding Waters Trail Town Of Warwick
- West Shore Drive Stillwater Township
- Jefferson Lake Road Sussex County
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
- Dell Avenue 9, Netcong
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
Track Franklin 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 Franklin Pond Dam
Where does the data for Franklin 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 Franklin Pond Dam.