Ridley Park Lake dam
Ridley Park Lake
Ridley Park Lake, located in Ridley Park Borough, Pennsylvania, is a local government-owned water resource regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This earth dam, completed in 1998, stands at a height of 15 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 43.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.1 acres, this lake on Little Crum Creek offers a serene setting for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Ridley Park Lake has a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness. The dam's normal storage capacity of 12.8 acre-feet caters to the needs of the surrounding community while maintaining a safe environment. As a part of the Delaware, Pennsylvania county landscape, this water resource plays a vital role in water management and ecosystem preservation in the region.
Visitors to Ridley Park Lake can enjoy the picturesque surroundings and engage in various recreational activities while appreciating the importance of maintaining a balanced ecosystem. With Mary Gay Scanlon (D) as the representative for the area, there is a strong focus on environmental conservation and sustainable resource management. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is crucial to support initiatives that promote the preservation and responsible use of water bodies like Ridley Park Lake for future generations to enjoy.
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 Ridley Park Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Creek Near Chester | 305 cfs | → |
| Ridley Creek At Media | 121 cfs | → |
| Cobbs Creek At Mt. Moriah Cemetery | 31 cfs | → |
| Cobbs Cr At U.S. Hghwy No. 1 At Philadelphia | 4 cfs | → |
| Crum Creek Near Newtown Square | 43 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Philadelphia | 915 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ridley Park Lake.
Boat launches
- Crown Point Road Oldmans
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Plant Road Penns Grove
- Hawks Bridge Road 740, Salem County
- Delaware Memorial Bridge Pennsville Township
Campgrounds
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Harmony Hill Wilderness Area Campsite
- Parvin State Park
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
Fishing spots
Track Ridley Park Lake 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 Ridley Park Lake
Where does the data for Ridley Park Lake 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 Ridley Park Lake.