Upper Lummis Pond Dam dam
Upper Lummis Pond Dam
Upper Lummis Pond Dam in Cedarville, New Jersey, is a privately-owned structure situated on Cedar Creek. This earth dam, standing at a height of 8 feet and spanning 475 feet in length, primarily serves for recreational purposes, providing a serene backdrop for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, the dam offers a peaceful escape within Lawrence Township.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in May 2002. While the dam has not been modified over the years, it undergoes inspections every four years to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under state jurisdiction, with permits, inspections, and enforcement handled by the NJDEP to guarantee compliance with regulations and standards.
The picturesque Upper Lummis Pond Dam, nestled in Cumberland County, New Jersey, not only enhances the natural landscape of the region but also provides a recreational haven for locals and visitors to enjoy. With its tranquil water body and surrounding greenery, this dam on Cedar Creek offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a serene escape in the heart of New Jersey.
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 Upper Lummis Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cohansey River At Seeley Nj | 20 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 73 cfs | → |
| Tuckahoe River At Head Of River Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| St Jones River At Dover | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Lummis Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Marshall Drive 35, Cumberland County
- Wma Access Road Cumberland County
- East Broad Street 13, Bridgeton
- Piney Point Trail Cumberland County
- Turkey Point Road Cumberland County
Campgrounds
- Parvin State Park
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Belleplain State Forest
- Dover Afb Military
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Frontier Campground
Fishing spots
Track Upper Lummis Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Lummis Pond Dam
Where does the data for Upper Lummis 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 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 Upper Lummis Pond Dam.