Newton Lake Dam dam
Newton Lake Dam
Newton Lake Dam, located in Camden, New Jersey, serves as a vital structure along the Newton Creek Main Branch, providing recreational opportunities for the local community since its completion in 1929. This earth and gravity dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches across 800 feet, with a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 104 acres for activities like boating and fishing.
Managed by the state regulatory agency NJDEP, Newton Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam remains a crucial asset for flood control and water resource management in the region. The dam's emergency action plan was last reviewed in 2015, highlighting the importance of preparedness and risk assessment for potential incidents.
As a key component of the local watershed infrastructure, Newton Lake Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and supporting wildlife habitats in the area. With the oversight of state authorities and ongoing monitoring efforts, the dam continues to contribute to the ecological balance of the region while offering recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
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 Newton Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper River At Haddonfield Nj | 43 cfs | → |
| South Branch Pennsauken Creek At Cherry Hill Nj | 31 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Philadelphia | 915 cfs | → |
| Cobbs Creek At Mt. Moriah Cemetery | 31 cfs | → |
| Frankford Creek At Castor Ave | 41 cfs | → |
| Wissahickon Creek At Mouth | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Newton Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Frankford Arsenal
- Tacony Boat Launch
- Linden Avenue
- Station Avenue
Campgrounds
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Lower Forge Camp
- Batona Camp
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Mullica River Campground
Fishing spots
Track Newton 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 Newton Lake Dam
Where does the data for Newton 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 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 Newton Lake Dam.