Memorial Park Dam dam
Memorial Park Dam
Memorial Park Dam, situated in Vineland, New Jersey, along the Cedar Branch, is a key recreational spot managed by the local government. With a height of 8 feet and a length of 700 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, offering a serene environment over a surface area of 13 acres. Despite its significant role in recreation, the dam's condition is rated as poor, presenting a hazard potential that demands attention.
Regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Memorial Park Dam has undergone inspections every two years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2021. The dam's emergency action plan, however, lacks updated information, raising concerns about its readiness in case of any unforeseen events. As climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for the maintenance and improvement of this vital infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of its surrounding community and environment.
In light of the dam's current condition and hazard potential, it is imperative for stakeholders and environmental advocates to collaborate in developing a comprehensive risk management strategy. By addressing the dam's structural deficiencies and updating emergency protocols, the recreational benefits of Memorial Park Dam can be safeguarded while mitigating potential risks to the local ecosystem. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, we must prioritize the preservation and enhancement of critical infrastructure like Memorial Park Dam to foster a resilient and sustainable future.
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 Memorial Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 73 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj | 35 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Blue Anchor Nj | 17 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Tuckahoe River At Head Of River Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Cohansey River At Seeley Nj | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Memorial Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Centerton Road Elmer
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
- Wma Access Road Cumberland County
- Piney Point Trail Cumberland County
- East Broad Street 13, Bridgeton
Campgrounds
- Parvin State Park
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Belleplain State Forest
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Frontier Campground
- Buttonwood Hill Camp
Track Memorial Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Memorial Park Dam
Where does the data for Memorial Park 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 Memorial Park Dam.