Little Gloucester Dam dam
Little Gloucester Dam
Little Gloucester Dam, located in Gloucester Township, Camden, New Jersey, is a local government-owned structure primarily used for recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 200 feet in length, with a surface area of 8 acres. Despite its recreational purpose, the dam has a significant hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in July 2020.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures are currently undisclosed, highlighting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk management. With its proximity to the Baltimore District and Congressional District 01, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a key feature in the local landscape, Little Gloucester Dam serves as a popular spot for recreational activities while also posing significant risks that necessitate continued monitoring and maintenance. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates can appreciate the complexities of managing this dam and its impact on the surrounding environment, making it a focal point for discussions on water infrastructure and climate adaptation strategies in 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 Little Gloucester Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Sicklerville Nj | 6 cfs | → |
| Cooper River At Haddonfield Nj | 43 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Blue Anchor Nj | 19 cfs | → |
| South Branch Pennsauken Creek At Cherry Hill Nj | 31 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Gloucester Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
- Frankford Arsenal
- Centerton Road Elmer
- Tacony Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Lower Forge Camp
- Parvin State Park
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Mullica River Campground
Fishing spots
Track Little Gloucester Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Little Gloucester Dam
Where does the data for Little Gloucester 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 Little Gloucester Dam.