Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam dam
Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam
The Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam in New Hampshire, completed in 1975, serves as a crucial structure owned by the local government to regulate water resources in the area. With a maximum storage capacity of 314 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 273 acre-feet, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans an impressive length of 1875 feet. The dam's primary purpose is designated as "Other," and it boasts a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2016.
Despite its satisfactory condition, the Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam is categorized with a high hazard potential, indicative of the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management. The dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Dam Bureau, which conducts regular inspections and enforces compliance to ensure public safety. The dam's location in Carroll County underscores its critical role in water resource management for the city of Wolfeboro and the surrounding area.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam remains a vital component of the local water management system. With a high risk assessment score and the absence of a spillway, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize ongoing maintenance, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the surrounding community and preserve the dam's integrity in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bearcamp River At South Tamworth | 164 cfs | → |
| Winnipesaukee River At Tilton | 1,610 cfs | → |
| Merrimack River At Franklin Junction | 4,850 cfs | → |
| Suncook River At North Chichester | 221 cfs | → |
| Pemigewasset River At Plymouth | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Smith River Near Bristol | 160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Begins In Franklin To Sewall's Island
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
- Sewall's Island To Manchester Street Bridge
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
Track Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam 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 Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam 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 Wolfeboro Sewage Lagoon Dam.