Durham Pond Dam dam
Durham Pond Dam
Durham Pond Dam, located in Morris County, New Jersey, serves as a vital recreational resource for the community. This private earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and spans 800 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 revealed poor conditions, prompting the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Durham Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures. The dam, situated along Beaver Brook-TR, not only offers recreational opportunities but also plays a role in managing stormwater and providing wildlife habitat in the area. With its proximity to Rockaway Township, the dam is a key feature in the local landscape and contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and enhancement of dams like Durham Pond Dam become increasingly important. With proper oversight and investment, this dam can continue to fulfill its primary purpose of recreation while also addressing the evolving challenges posed by a changing climate. Efforts to improve the dam's condition and resilience will be crucial in safeguarding its role in water resource management and community enjoyment for years to come.
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 Durham Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pequannock R At Macopin Intake Dam Nj | 6 cfs | → |
| Green Pond Brook At Picatinny Arsenal Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Rockaway River Above Reservoir At Boonton Nj | 472 cfs | → |
| Green Pd Bk Bl Picatinny Lk At Picatinny Ars Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Rockaway River Below Reservoir At Boonton Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Pequannock River At Riverdale Nj | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Durham Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
- Lakeside Avenue Pompton Lakes
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
- Island Avenue Little Falls
- Ringwood-Ramapo Trail Ringwood
- Dell Avenue 9, Netcong
Track Durham Pond 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 Durham Pond Dam
Where does the data for Durham Pond 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 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 Durham Pond Dam.