Lebanon Lake Dam dam
Lebanon Lake Dam
Lebanon Lake Dam in Burlington, New Jersey, stands as a vital water resource structure for the region. Completed in 1956, this earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene retreat for visitors to enjoy its 32-acre surface area and picturesque surroundings. Located in Woodland Township, the dam regulates Bisphams Mill Creek's flow, providing a tranquil oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife alike.
However, recent inspections have raised concerns about the dam's condition, with a poor assessment indicating significant hazard potential. The dam's height of 10 feet and length of 925 feet underscore its importance in managing the 10.6 square miles of drainage area. As a state-regulated structure under the supervision of NJDEP, Lebanon Lake Dam requires regular inspections and enforcement to ensure public safety and environmental preservation.
With its historical significance and recreational value, Lebanon Lake Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in New Jersey. As efforts continue to address its poor condition and significant hazard potential, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Lebanon Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Branch In Lebanon State Forest Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Greenwood Branch At New Lisbon Nj | 35 cfs | → |
| North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton Nj | 48 cfs | → |
| South Branch Rancocas Creek At Vincentown Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| West Branch Wading River Near Jenkins Nj | 37 cfs | → |
| Crosswicks Creek At Extonville Nj | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lebanon Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Trail Burlington County
- North Shore (Blue) Trail Burlington County
- Levittown Lake
- Roebling Park In Nj
- Trenton Public Boat Ramp
- Bayview Place Ocean Gate
Campgrounds
- Brendan T Byrne Camp
- Brendan Byrne State Forest
- Range 14 Camp Military - Ft Dix
- Willow Pond Camp Military - Ft Dix
- Batona Camp
- Hawkin Bridge Campground
Fishing spots
Track Lebanon 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 Lebanon Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lebanon 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 Lebanon Lake Dam.