Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 dam
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5, located in Medford Township, New Jersey, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Birchwood Lake-TR river or stream and is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
The dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in July 2020. The dam is subject to regular inspections every two years to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its potential risk, Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area while also providing recreational opportunities for the community.
As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, understanding the key details of Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 offers insight into the management and maintenance of vital infrastructure that serves both practical and recreational purposes in Burlington County, New Jersey. The dam's location, design, and regulatory oversight provide a comprehensive picture of its role in the local ecosystem and its impact on surrounding areas in terms of water storage, flood management, and community recreation.
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 Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Rancocas Creek At Vincentown Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton Nj | 51 cfs | → |
| Cooper River At Haddonfield Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| South Branch Pennsauken Creek At Cherry Hill Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Sicklerville Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Greenwood Branch At New Lisbon Nj | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cranberry Lakes Dam #5.
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
- Willow Pond Camp Military - Ft Dix
- Brendan T Byrne Camp
Fishing spots
Track Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 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 Cranberry Lakes Dam #5
Where does the data for Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 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 Cranberry Lakes Dam #5.