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Branch Brook Lake
Lake · Newark, New Jersey
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Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ft³/s over 43 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01392500, as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ft³/s over 43 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ft³/s over 43 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Second River at Belleville NJ (2.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Branch Brook Lake?
- Branch Brook Lake is a lake in Newark, New Jersey.
- Can you swim at Branch Brook Lake?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Branch Brook Lake rated?
- Branch Brook Lake in Newark, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.
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