Navesink River Road Dam dam
Navesink River Road Dam
The Navesink River Road Dam, located in Red Bank, New Jersey, is a locally owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Managed by the Middletown Township, this earth-type dam on the Navesink River-TR is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and meets state inspection and enforcement requirements. The dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in December 2021.
Although specific details on the dam's height, volume, and completion year are not provided, its surface area covers 1 acre with a drainage area of 0.24 square miles. The dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, and there is no information on associated structures or modifications over the years. The last inspection in December 2021 deemed the dam's condition satisfactory, with an inspection frequency of 2 and an emergency action plan (EAP) last revised in September 2019.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Navesink River Road Dam offers a unique opportunity for recreational activities while also serving as a critical piece of infrastructure in the region. With its location along the Navesink River-TR and state-regulated status, the dam plays a role in managing water flow and supporting local ecosystems. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the dam's safety, it remains a focal point for both residents and environmental officials in ensuring its continued function for the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Navesink River Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming River Near Red Bank Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Brook Near Marlboro Nj | 4 cfs | → |
| Jumping Brook Near Neptune City Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Shark River Near Neptune City Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Manasquan River At Squankum Nj | 27 cfs | → |
| Deep Run At Old Bridge Nj | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Navesink River Road Dam.
Track Navesink River Road 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 Navesink River Road Dam
Where does the data for Navesink River Road 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 Navesink River Road Dam.