Pancoast Mill Pond Dam dam
Pancoast Mill Pond Dam
Pancoast Mill Pond Dam, located in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, is a significant earth dam that serves as a recreational resource in the area. With a height of 11 feet and a length of 900 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 215 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 45 acres. Situated on Deep Run, the dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in February 2008. The dam is primarily used for recreation, and its maintenance and upkeep are essential to ensuring the safety of nearby residents and visitors. While no major modifications or improvements have been made in recent years, the dam remains a vital part of the local landscape and continues to provide opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoyment.
As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pancoast Mill Pond Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human development and environmental management. Its presence on Deep Run contributes to the overall watershed dynamics in the region, highlighting the importance of responsible dam operation and maintenance in maintaining ecological balance and safeguarding public safety. The ongoing monitoring and assessment of the dam's condition are crucial steps in ensuring its continued functionality and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions and future challenges.
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 Pancoast Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj | 34 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Blue Anchor Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 71 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Tuckahoe River At Head Of River Nj | 9 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Sicklerville Nj | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pancoast Mill Pond 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
- Harbor Road Upper Township
Campgrounds
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Parvin State Park
- Buttonwood Hill Camp
- Mullica River Campground
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Lower Forge Camp
Track Pancoast Mill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pancoast Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Pancoast Mill 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 Pancoast Mill Pond Dam.