Timber Lakes Dam dam
Timber Lakes Dam
Timber Lakes Dam, located in Monroe Township, New Jersey, serves as a key recreational hub along the Hospitality Branch river. This private earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and spans a length of 700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. With a surface area of 50 acres and a drainage area of 8.4 square miles, the dam offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.
Maintained by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Timber Lakes Dam boasts a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of its last inspection in June 2019. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, catering to outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in enhancing the local ecosystem and providing a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike.
With its picturesque location and well-maintained infrastructure, Timber Lakes Dam exemplifies the harmonious coexistence between water resource management and recreational opportunities. As a symbol of responsible stewardship and environmental conservation, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of preserving our natural resources for future generations to enjoy. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Timber Lakes Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human ingenuity and ecological sustainability within the serene landscape of Gloucester County, 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 Timber Lakes Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Blue Anchor Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj | 33 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Sicklerville Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Maurice River At Norma Nj | 70 cfs | → |
| Mullica River Near Batsto Nj | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Timber Lakes Dam.
Boat launches
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
- Centerton Road Elmer
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Piney Point Trail Cumberland County
- East Broad Street 13, Bridgeton
Campgrounds
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Parvin State Park
- Mullica River Campground
- Lower Forge Camp
- Buttonwood Hill Camp
Track Timber Lakes Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Timber Lakes Dam
Where does the data for Timber Lakes 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 Timber Lakes Dam.