Deer Trail Lake Dam dam
Deer Trail Lake Dam
Deer Trail Lake Dam in Hardyston, New Jersey, stands as a vital structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This private dam on Franklin Pond Creek serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for those seeking outdoor enjoyment. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 385 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Deer Trail Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam undergoes regular condition assessments and has been deemed satisfactory in its most recent evaluation in September 2020. Despite its potential risks, the dam's emergency action plan is up to date, and measures are in place to address any potential hazards effectively.
Located in Sussex County, Deer Trail Lake Dam is a crucial component of the local ecosystem, providing both recreational opportunities and essential water storage. As a part of Congressional District 05 in New Jersey, the dam is under the oversight of Representative Josh S. Gottheimer. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Deer Trail Lake Dam is essential in appreciating the role they play in maintaining environmental balance and supporting community needs.
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 Deer Trail Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eb Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj | 19 cfs | → |
| Pequannock R At Macopin Intake Dam Nj | 96 cfs | → |
| Wanaque River At Awosting Nj | 43 cfs | → |
| Green Pond Brook At Picatinny Arsenal Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Green Pd Bk Bl Picatinny Lk At Picatinny Ars Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| West Brook Near Wanaque Nj | 51 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deer Trail Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Winding Waters Trail Town Of Warwick
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
- Blue Lake Road Town Of Warwick
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
- Lakeside Avenue Pompton Lakes
- Laurel Meadow Drive Town Of Warwick
Track Deer Trail 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 Deer Trail Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deer Trail 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 Deer Trail Lake Dam.