Lake Panorama Dike dam
Lake Panorama Dike
Lake Panorama Dike, located in Vernon Township, New Jersey, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1987 for recreational purposes. With a height of 15 feet and a length of 80 feet, this dam helps create a serene 15-acre lake for residents and visitors to enjoy. However, despite its important role in providing recreational opportunities, the dam's condition assessment is poor and it has a high hazard potential.
The dam, situated on the Wallkill River-TR, is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and undergoes regular inspections every two years. The last inspection in 2012 revealed the poor condition of the structure, prompting concerns about its safety and the need for potential risk management measures. With its high hazard potential, the Lake Panorama Dike serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the Lake Panorama Dike stands as a crucial piece of the puzzle in managing water levels and protecting against potential flooding events. Its location in a recreational area highlights the intersection of human activities and environmental conservation, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard both the dam and the surrounding community.
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 Lake Panorama Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wanaque River At Awosting Nj | 43 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 5,660 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny | 542 cfs | → |
| Eb Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj | 19 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 6,490 cfs | → |
| Ringwood Creek Near Wanaque Nj | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Panorama Dike.
Boat launches
- Winding Waters Trail Town Of Warwick
- Matamoras
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
- Laurel Meadow Drive Town Of Warwick
- Blue Lake Road Town Of Warwick
- Old East Main Street Town Of Wallkill
Track Lake Panorama Dike 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 Lake Panorama Dike
Where does the data for Lake Panorama Dike 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 High 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 Lake Panorama Dike.