Wagush Levee Dam dam
Wagush Levee Dam
Wagush Levee Dam, located in Medford, New Jersey, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. With a height of 8 feet and a length of 930 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 54 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Haynes Creek-TR, within the Burlington County state jurisdiction.
Despite its recreational purpose, Wagush Levee Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment, as indicated by the last inspection in September 2020. The dam is regulated by the NJDEP and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in January 2013, and there is room for improvement in terms of meeting guidelines and preparedness for potential risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wagush Levee Dam serves as an interesting case study due to its location, design, and management. The dam's importance lies in its role in recreational activities and the potential risks it poses in the event of a failure. Further research and monitoring of Wagush Levee Dam could provide valuable insights into dam safety, emergency preparedness, and the impact of climate change on water infrastructure in the region.
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 Wagush Levee Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Rancocas Creek At Vincentown Nj | 11 cfs | → |
| North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton Nj | 42 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Sicklerville Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Cooper River At Haddonfield Nj | 5 cfs | → |
| South Branch Pennsauken Creek At Cherry Hill Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Greenwood Branch At New Lisbon Nj | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wagush Levee Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Linden Avenue
- Station Avenue
- Tacony Boat Launch
- Frankford Arsenal
Campgrounds
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Batona Camp
- Lower Forge Camp
- Mullica River Campground
- Brendan T Byrne Camp
- Willow Pond Camp Military - Ft Dix
Fishing spots
Track Wagush Levee Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wagush Levee Dam
Where does the data for Wagush Levee 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 High 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 Wagush Levee Dam.