City Of Laurel Sewage Lagoon dam
City Of Laurel Sewage Lagoon
City of Laurel Sewage Lagoon is a gravity-type dam located in Sussex, Delaware, completed in 1964 with a height of 13 feet and a length of 875 feet. The lagoon has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.09 acres, serving as a crucial water resource for the area. Despite being unregulated by the state and having no official inspections or enforcement, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential due to its location near Broad Creek-OS.
While the condition assessment in 2008 rated the structure as "fair," the risk assessment remains high, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of the sewage lagoon. With a primary purpose listed as "Other," the dam plays a vital role in managing wastewater for the City of Laurel. The absence of a spillway and outlet gates indicates a potential area of improvement for the lagoon's infrastructure to enhance its resilience in the face of climate change and increasing water demands in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the City of Laurel Sewage Lagoon serves as a critical infrastructure that requires attention to mitigate potential risks and ensure sustainable water management practices. With a high hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, ongoing efforts to assess and address the lagoon's structural integrity are essential to safeguarding the community and environment it serves. Collaboration between local government, state agencies, and stakeholders is crucial to implement effective risk management measures and uphold the resilience of this vital water resource in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 City Of Laurel Sewage Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville | 30 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro | 33 cfs | → |
| Chicamacomico River Near Salem | 5 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 10 cfs | → |
| Marshyhope Creek Near Adamsville | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near City Of Laurel Sewage Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Park Lane Laurel
- Shady Acres Lane 31202, Sussex County
- Chipmans Pond Road Sussex County
- Dogwood Lane Sussex County
- Nanticoke Avenue Seaford
- German Road 25095, Sussex County
Campgrounds
- Trap Pond State Park
- Soroptimist Park
- Camp Sandy Pines
- Tall Pines Campground
- Massey Landing
- Delaware Seashore State Park
Fishing spots
Track City Of Laurel Sewage Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About City Of Laurel Sewage Lagoon
Where does the data for City Of Laurel Sewage Lagoon 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 City Of Laurel Sewage Lagoon.