Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam dam
Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam
Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam, located in Allamuchy Township, Warren County, New Jersey, is a privately owned earth dam primarily built for flood risk reduction. With a height of 22.5 feet and a length of 840 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam has a storage capacity of 11 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 193 cubic feet per second, making it a significant structure in the area.
Despite its age and significance, the dam is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in September 2021. It has a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and is subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to maintain its safety and functionality. With the potential risk it poses and the critical role it plays in protecting the surrounding area from flooding, Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam stands as a vital water resource infrastructure in Independence, New Jersey.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency and intensity of storms, the role of dams like Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam in managing flood risks becomes even more crucial. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam serves as a key defense against potential flooding in the area. Ensuring its continued maintenance and operation is essential for safeguarding the community and surrounding environment from the impacts of extreme weather events. Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pequest River At Huntsville Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Paulins Kill At Blairstown Nj | 44 cfs | → |
| Pequest River At Pequest Nj | 49 cfs | → |
| Sb Raritan River At Four Bridges Nj | 16 cfs | → |
| Musconetcong River At Outlet Of Lake Hopatcong Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Yards Creek Near Blairstown Nj | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam.
Boat launches
- Jefferson Lake Road Sussex County
- Dell Avenue 9, Netcong
- West Shore Drive Stillwater Township
- Poxono Access Area In Nj
- Front Street Belvidere
- Kittatinny Access Area
Track Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam
Where does the data for Panther Valley Village # 6 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 Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam.