Wildlife Drive Dike dam
Wildlife Drive Dike
Wildlife Drive Dike, located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, is a crucial Earth dam that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Completed in 1959, this dike stands at 12 feet tall and stretches 30,000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3,827 acre-feet. It is situated along Doughty Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
Despite its important role in managing water resources for wildlife conservation, Wildlife Drive Dike is currently assessed as being in poor condition, posing a very high risk level. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, but its structural integrity and overall maintenance warrant attention. The last inspection in 2014 revealed the need for improvements, particularly in terms of its emergency action plan and risk management measures.
Given the critical function of Wildlife Drive Dike in protecting the surrounding habitat and wildlife, it is imperative that necessary upgrades and maintenance be carried out to ensure its safety and efficiency. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should monitor developments related to this structure to support its preservation and effective operation in the face of potential environmental 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 Wildlife Drive Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Bass River Near New Gretna Nj | 7 cfs | → |
| Oswego River At Harrisville Nj | 29 cfs | → |
| Westecunk Creek At Stafford Forge Nj | 19 cfs | → |
| West Branch Wading River Near Jenkins Nj | 19 cfs | → |
| Mullica River Near Batsto Nj | 19 cfs | → |
| Tuckahoe River At Head Of River Nj | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wildlife Drive Dike.
Boat launches
- Scotts Landing Road 1099, Galloway Township
- Dorset Avenue Ventnor City
- North Shore (Blue) Trail Burlington County
- East Seaview Avenue Linwood
- Ocean City Bike Path Somers Point
- Lake Trail Burlington County
Campgrounds
- Chestnut Lake Rv Resort
- Birch Grove
- Bass River State Forest
- Bodine Field
- Buttonwood Hill Camp
- Godfrey Bridge Campground
Fishing spots
Track Wildlife Drive Dike 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 Wildlife Drive Dike
Where does the data for Wildlife Drive Dike 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 Wildlife Drive Dike.