Mullica Hill Pond Dam dam
Mullica Hill Pond Dam
Mullica Hill Pond Dam, located in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, serves as a recreational haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1922, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 250 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Situated on Raccoon Creek and within the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam is owned and regulated by the state of New Jersey, specifically by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
With a hazard potential classified as significant but a condition assessment deemed satisfactory as of April 2021, Mullica Hill Pond Dam is subject to biennial inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite lacking certain features like spillways or outlet gates, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 10 acres for outdoor enjoyment. The dam's EAP (Emergency Action Plan) status is currently unclear, but its compliance with state regulations and inspection standards underscores its commitment to public safety and environmental stewardship.
As the sole dam associated with Mullica Hill Pond, this structure not only provides opportunities for leisure activities but also plays a crucial role in managing water resources and enhancing the natural landscape of Gloucester County, New Jersey. As water enthusiasts explore the area and appreciate the beauty of Raccoon Creek, the Mullica Hill Pond Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental conservation in preserving our precious waterways for generations 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 Mullica Hill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Ease Rn Nr Clayton Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Chester Creek Near Chester | 32 cfs | → |
| Cobbs Creek At Mt. Moriah Cemetery | 6 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor R Nr Sicklerville Nj | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mullica Hill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
- Centerton Road Elmer
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Crown Point Road Oldmans
- Plant Road Penns Grove
Campgrounds
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Parvin State Park
- Indian Branch Park Campground
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
Fishing spots
Track Mullica Hill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mullica Hill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mullica Hill 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 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 Mullica Hill Pond Dam.