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SwedenRamapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJ water level
Reservoir, Ramapo River, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
What this means
Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJ reads 10.41 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM EDT. There is no published reference for this reservoir yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 10.40 ft and 10.49 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.60 ftApril 3, 2005
On the water at Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJ
Watch the chart rather than the single number; it shows whether the shoreline is moving.
The water is 58 °F, cold enough for cold-water shock. Wear a life jacket on the water and get in slowly if you swim.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- Automatic gate operations begin.
- 10.41 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.60 ft | April 3, 2005 |
| 2 | 15.33 ft | April 5, 1984 |
| 3 | 14.90 ft | September 17, 1999 |
| 4 | 14.40 ft | October 16, 1955 |
| 5 | 14.04 ft | November 8, 1977 |
| 6 | 13.82 ft | May 29, 1968 |
| 7 | 13.56 ft | March 12, 1936 |
| 8 | 12.31 ft | December 12, 2003 |
| 9 | 12.15 ft | November 10, 2006 |
| 10 | 11.59 ft | December 12, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Ramapo River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo River at Mary H Harriman Mem Park at HarrimanRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 7.9 cfs | Normal | −1.9 cfs | 23 mi |
| Ramapo River at RamapoRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 2.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 12 mi |
| Ramapo River at SuffernRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 2.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Ramapo River near Mahwah NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 3.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| Ramapo River at West Oakland Avenue at Oakland NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 4.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Ramapo River at Lakeside Ave at Pompton Lakes NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 10.64 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 1.0 mi |
| Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 7.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 0.1 mi |
| Ramapo River at Dawes Highway at Pompton NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 0.87 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 0.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pequannock River at Riverdale NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River | 2.44 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJRiver gauge, Pompton River | 8.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Wanaque River at Wanaque NJRiver gauge, Wanaque River | 1.37 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.6 mi |
| Molly Ann Brook at North Haledon NJRiver gauge, Molly Ann Brook | 3.09 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.6 mi |
| West Brook near Wanaque NJRiver gauge, West Brook | 12.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.8 mi |
| Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Passaic River at I-80 at Singac NJRiver gauge, Passaic River | 3.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 7 mi |
| Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River | 55.7 cfs | High | +3.9 cfs | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJ today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM EDT, the water level was 10.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJ rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJ normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJ?
The highest level on record is 15.60 ft on April 3, 2005.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01387998(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.99278, -74.27889(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 10.41 ft | 2026-10-20 05:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-20 05:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJ (usgs:01387998). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/ramapo-river-above-dam-at-pompton-lakes-nj
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer