Town Of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon dam
Town Of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon
The Town of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon in Sussex, Delaware, is a key facility owned by the local government that plays a crucial role in managing wastewater in the area. Located near Polly Branch, this lagoon serves as a gravity dam with a height of 12.42 feet and a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4.53 acres and a drainage area of 2.19 acres, this lagoon has a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring.
Although not regulated by the state or federal agencies, the Town of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon is a significant structure that supports the community's infrastructure. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, is designed to serve a primary purpose other than flood control or water storage. Despite its critical role in wastewater management, the lagoon lacks a spillway and outlet gates, which could potentially pose challenges in case of emergencies or excess water flow. It is essential for stakeholders to ensure that proper risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential hazards associated with this facility.
In the hands of Lisa Blunt Rochester, the representative for the area, the Town of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in Sussex County. With a risk assessment rating of 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, indicating a high risk level, it is imperative for local authorities to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of this facility to ensure the safety and well-being of the community and the environment. As climate change continues to impact water resources, facilities like the Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon play a crucial role in sustainable water management practices within the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Town Of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Ditch Near Millville | 1 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 10 cfs | → |
| Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro | 33 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Nassawango Creek Near Snow Hill | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town Of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Carriage Lane Ocean Pines
- Fishing Creek Lane Ocean Pines
- Paleo Way Sussex County
- Sussex County
- Cupola Park Boat Ramp 110, Millsboro
- Cupola Park Boat Ramp 101, Millsboro
Campgrounds
- Massey Landing
- Delaware Seashore State Park
- Trap Pond State Park
- Assateague State Park
- Bayside - Assateague National Seashore
- Bayside Campground Loop A
Fishing spots
Track Town Of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Town Of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon
Where does the data for Town Of Selbyville Wastewater 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 Town Of Selbyville Wastewater Lagoon.