Haddon Lake Dam dam
Haddon Lake Dam
Haddon Lake Dam, located in West Collingswood Heights, New Jersey, stands as a vital structure along the South Branch Newton Creek. Built in 1917 with a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stretches 350 feet in length and reaches a height of 20 feet, providing a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam continues to serve the community with a normal storage capacity of 87 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 834 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Haddon Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections with an inspection frequency of 2 years. While the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan, efforts have been made to update emergency contacts and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the risk assessment and management measures associated with Haddon Lake Dam to safeguard the surrounding areas from potential hazards.
In the face of climate change and increasing water resource challenges, Haddon Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam maintenance and emergency preparedness. With its historical significance and recreational value, the dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes, urging us to prioritize the sustainability and safety of our water resources for future generations.
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 Haddon Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper River At Haddonfield Nj | 43 cfs | → |
| South Branch Pennsauken Creek At Cherry Hill Nj | 31 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Philadelphia | 915 cfs | → |
| Cobbs Creek At Mt. Moriah Cemetery | 31 cfs | → |
| Frankford Creek At Castor Ave | 41 cfs | → |
| Wissahickon Creek At Mouth | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Haddon Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Frankford Arsenal
- Tacony Boat Launch
- Linden Avenue
- Station Avenue
Campgrounds
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
- Lower Forge Camp
- Batona Camp
- Mullica River Campground
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
Fishing spots
Track Haddon 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 Haddon Lake Dam
Where does the data for Haddon 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 Haddon Lake Dam.