Maple Lake Dam dam
Maple Lake Dam
Maple Lake Dam, located in Estell Manor City, New Jersey, is a state-owned structure on Stephen Creek primarily used for recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet with a length of 750 feet, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 38 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been assessed for its condition, last inspected in November 2000 with a scheduled inspection frequency of 4 years.
The dam, regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), falls under Congressional District 02 represented by Jeff Van Drew. Its purpose is geared towards recreation, offering a tranquil spot for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. While lacking in certain structural details such as spillway type and width, Maple Lake Dam remains a vital component in the local landscape, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits for the community.
As an integral part of the water resource infrastructure in Atlantic County, New Jersey, Maple Lake Dam serves as a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike. With its serene surroundings and recreational opportunities, the dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental preservation. While its condition assessment may be pending, the dam's role in water management and conservation underscores the importance of sustainable practices in safeguarding our natural resources 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 Maple Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe River At Head Of River Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj | 33 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 70 cfs | → |
| Mullica River Near Batsto Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Blue Anchor Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Oswego River At Harrisville Nj | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maple Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Harbor Road Upper Township
- Ocean City Bike Path Somers Point
- East Seaview Avenue Linwood
- Bayview Drive 2604, Upper Township
- Dorset Avenue Ventnor City
- Jakes Landing Road 102, Dennis Township
Campgrounds
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Frontier Campground
- Belleplain State Forest
- Birch Grove
- Whipporwhil Campsite
- Whipporwhill Campsite
Track Maple 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 Maple Lake Dam
Where does the data for Maple 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 Maple Lake Dam.